Norwalk Man Suspects Former Girlfriend Stole His Dog

A resident of 6 South Smith St. told police Monday he believes his former girlfriend stole his pit bull.

He told police he returned home before 5 p.m. to let the dog out and it was gone. The screen door on the side of his house was open, he said, and the door unlocked.

He reported nothing else missing, but said the dog’s leash was on the table, which was not a place it was normally left.

Woman Accused of Stealing Laptop

The niece of the owner of Stratatech Group, 92 Wall St., turned herself in to police Monday after being accused of removing a laptop from the business.

Police said a surveillance video captured the 20-year-old woman walking into the office and carrying out the laptop.

Brittany Reith of 7 Commerce St. was charged with fourth-degree larceny. She was held on $5,000 bond and assigned a court date of Sept. 29.

Car Left Alone to Warm up Burglarized

A resident of 42 West Ave. reported Monday morning that her 1996 Toyota Camry was burglarized while she left it with the engine running.

The woman said she started her car in the lot behind her building and left it unlocked while she returned to her apartment. When she came back to the car, she found the passenger-side door ajar and her driver’s license, Visa and American Express credit cards, along with her insurance card, were all missing.

Surveillance Camera Captures Image of Thief

A resident of 40 Myrtle St. reported Monday that items from his car and from a rear shed were stolen.

He reported a North Face jacket with his wallet in it was taken from the car. The shed was unlocked, and a chain saw, Sawzall reciprocating saw and drill were stolen.

The man said a surveillance camera recorded a person leaving his property at 12:59 a.m. At 3:31 a.m., the camera showed a person arrive on a bicycle and pick up items on his front lawn before riding away.