Homeowner Confronts Suspects During Attempted Burglary In Cos Cob, Police Say

Two men were nabbed by Greenwich Police after they allegedly attempted to break into a Cos Cob home, only to be confronted by the homeowner.

Jacob Rivera and Nafi Rodriguez
Photo Credit: *Greenwich Police Department*

Kathy Reakes

10/02/2019 4:06 p.m.

Jacob Rivera, 26, and Nafi Rodriguez, 23, both of the Bronx, were arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 1, after they “were confronted by the homeowner when they attempted to force entry through a rear door," Greenwich Police said.

Both men fled, but were located about a mile away, police added.

The duo was charged with criminal trespass, possession of burglary tools, criminal attempt at burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary.

Bail was set at $5,000 for Rivera and $10,000 for Rodriguez.

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