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Historic Nathan Hale Home Burglarized
6 Aug
Summary
- Suspects stole cash and objects from multiple buildings.
- Thieves stripped appliances and infrastructure for parts.
- Break-in occurred during restoration for 250th anniversary.
The historic Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry recently experienced a burglary, with authorities now seeking a suspect identified via surveillance footage. The incident, which took place on a Sunday evening and was discovered the following Monday morning, resulted in the theft of cash and various items from multiple locations on the 17-acre property, including the main house and barns.
Compounding the violation, the perpetrators also removed appliances and infrastructure components, apparently intending to sell them. This occurred while Connecticut Landmarks, the organization managing the homestead, was actively engaged in restoring the historic structure and its outbuildings. The restoration efforts were in preparation for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the home's construction.
Security cameras recorded the suspects disabling the devices late Sunday evening. The Coventry Police Department has released images of a man believed to be involved and is requesting public assistance in identifying him. The timing of the break-in is particularly disheartening, occurring just as significant restoration work was nearing completion.
