GPD Charge Two Men for Attempted Burglary in Cos Cob

Nafi Ali Rodriguez. Oct 2, 2019 Photo courtesy Greenwich Police Dept

Greenwich Police arrested two men on Tuesday who attempted to burglarize a residence in Cos Cob.

The two men, both from the Bronx, NY, were confronted by the homeowner when they attempted to force entry through a rear door.

According to Lt Slusarz, “The call came in just after noon. The homeowner had just arrived at home and saw the suspects trying to force their way through a back door. When the suspects saw the homeowner they fled the area.”

Both men were located about a mile away by Greenwich Police.

Jacob Michael Rivera, 26, and Nafi Ali Rodriguez, 23, were each charged with Criminal Trespass 3, Possession of Burglar Tools, Conspiracy to Commit Burglary 3, Criminal Attempt Burglary 3.

Rivera’s bond was set at $5,000 and Rodriguez’s bond was set at $10,000.

They share a date in Stamford Superior Court on Oct 15, 2019.