When the owner of a car parked in her driveway saw someone rummaging around in it, she decided to confront the thief, but all she got for her efforts was the thief opening the door of his getaway car — a Porsche SUV — which struck her leg, police said.
On the same street, at about the same time and day, a 2024 Audi Q5 was stolen, police said.
Darien police gave these additional details, including accusations not proven in court:
The woman’s unlocked car was in the driveway of her home on Anthony Lane at about 8:50 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, when she saw the thief.
She ran outside and grabbed door handles of the Porche as the pilferer was trying to leave. After the thief opened the door, striking her leg, the SUV sped off. The victim told police she didn’t need medical attention.
Police didn’t say whether or not anything was stolen from the woman’s car.
Stolen SUV
Police also said:
Sometime between 8:24 and 9:30 a.m. on the same day, the Audi — unlocked and with the keys inside — was stolen from outside a home on Anthony Lane. At about 3:30 p.m., Waterbury police found it parked in that city. No arrests were made.