Fairfield Police Seek Tips in Brazen Home Invasion [VIDEO]

As they investigate , Fairfield police are calling for tips from anyone in the area of Park Avenue around 10:15 to 11 p.m.

The suspects—three or four men, possibly Hispanic—broke into a home where a couple in their 80s slept, manhandled the occupants and stole cash and jewelry, Fairfield Police Chief Gary McNamara said moments ago during a press briefing outside the (see attached video).

The assailants were thought to be wearing all black, possibly black masks with white on the masks.

Anyone who noticed a vehicle in the area—possibly speeding or driving erratically—is asked to contact Fairfield detectives at 203-254-4840.

“We do believe that this was not a random act,” McNamara said.

“We don’t believe that these individuals just drove down this random street on Park Avenue and just randomly picked this house,” he continued. “We do believe it might have been some research might have been some thoughts on their pt that this was a house they wanted to do … A home invasion always comes with a great deal of planning.”

Both husband and wife received minor injuries in the struggle—she to her shin and he to his wrist—and declined medical treatment. Police Lt. James Perez said during the press briefing that family members were notified of the incident.

“Although this was a manhandling of the suspects, understand that the psychological effects that they feel [are] really no different from being physically assaulted,” Perez said.

It’s been about three years since Fairfield saw a similar home invasion, McNamara said. Typically, such confrontations occur during botched attempted burglaries.

“That’s traumatic enough,” McNamara said. “This is a planned, deliberate entrance into a residence. Knowing that they’re home. Knowing that you’re going to have to confront them, and knowing that you’re going to have to constrain them to carry out the activity.”

McNamara referred to the in which three people were killed in noting that residents are on edge when it comes to such crimes.