A burglar allegedly broke into two neighboring apartments in a senior housing complex on Theodore Fremd Avenue Wednesday night, police said.
The incidents were reported shortly after 10 p.m. to Rye police when the suspect is believed to have accessed the Vienna Senior Housing apartments, located at 250 Theodore Fremd Ave., through unlocked windows in the rear of the complex.
Rye police also recovered a four-feet ladder at the scene, which the burglary is alleged to have used to access the second-story windows.
The crimes are believed to have been committed between 8 and 10 p.m., as the suspect was captured on a security camera in one of the ransacked apartments shortly after 9 p.m., according to police.
The thief remains on the loose. He was last seen wearing gloves and a face mask to conceal his identity.
Photo courtesy Rye PD
The investigation remains ongoing and authorities urged anyone on Friday with information to contact police at 914-967-1234.
Police also advise residents to keep windows and doors locked, and keys out of reach of windows and doors. They also suggest considering installing security cameras and a burglar alarm.
