Rye Police Search for Burglar Targeting Senior Housing Complex

Senior Housing Burglaries in Rye

• 🚨 Rye police are actively searching for a suspect involved in a series of break-ins targeting apartments, including a senior housing complex.
• 💡 The burglar gained entry to apartments at the Vienna Senior Housing Complex by using a step ladder to access an outside awning and then entering through unlocked windows.
• 🏠 The suspect has been captured on Nest camera footage inside a victim's apartment.

Stolen Items and Victim Impact

• 💎 The burglar stole jewelry and other expensive items, including costume jewelry and four pairs of designer glasses from one apartment.
• 😟 Victims, like a 77-year-old grandmother, have experienced significant fear and anxiety following the violation of their homes, impacting their sense of security and sleep.

Pattern of Break-ins

• 🗺️ The burglaries in Rye are believed to be part of a larger pattern of similar break-ins that began early last month in areas such as Hastings, the village of Mamaroneck, and Greenwich.
• 🔍 Investigators are reviewing video footage from multiple locations and are working with other municipalities to identify the suspect.
• ⏳ Authorities are reminding residents to always lock their windows to prevent similar incidents.