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West Hartford Police Apprehend Suspect Attempting to Break Into Buena Vista Area Home

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West Hartford Police received a report of a suspicious person trying to break into a home in the Buena Vista neighborhood, and were able to locate and arrest the suspect. [Updated]

By Ronni Newton

West Hartford Police responded were dispatched to the area of Finger Lane in the Buena Vista neighborhood on Friday, Aug. 12 at approximately 7 p.m. after receiving a report of a suspicious person trying to gain entry into a residence.

Police said they located a suspect who matched the description of the suspicious person, and after investigation learned that the suspect, Terrence Brown, 43, had entered a residence and a vehicle in the area.

According to police, there were no injuries and no property damage as a result of the incident.

Police said Brown was charged with two counts of third-degree burglary, criminal attempt at third-degree burglary, and three counts of third-degree criminal trespass. He was being held on $100,000 bond and due in Hartford Superior Court on Monday.

According to online court records, Brown was released after Monday’s appearance and is due back in court on Sept. 2.

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  • Huge thanks to the WH Police for apprehending the suspect breaking into the Buena Vista area home. Now we have to Crack down on the motor bikes and drug activity which included an overdose on the Troutbrook Trail.

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