RYE, NY (January 2, 2026) — A burglary suspect is in custody in New Jersey after Rye police linked him to a break-in on Drake Smith Lane, authorities said.
On January 2, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Rye Police Department officers responded to a report of a blocked driveway on Drake Smith Lane.
Upon arrival, officers observed a blue Toyota Yaris parked in front of the residence. The vehicle’s registration was valid out of Danbury, Connecticut.
A vigilant resident told police she reviewed her security cameras and observed a male ring her doorbell at approximately 6:00 p.m. and then walk to the residence adjacent to her.
The Toyota was impounded.
Later, the Rye Police Department was contacted by a New Jersey Police Department regarding a potential stolen car they had just recovered. That vehicle, an Audi Q5, was registered to a residence on Drake Smith Lane.
Officers checked the exterior of the residence and found it had been burglarized. During the burglary, the homeowner’s Audi Q5 had been stolen.
Detectives were called to process the scene and were able to connect the party in custody in New Jersey to the burglary of the Rye residence.
The male is in custody at this time in New Jersey, and warrants have been signed for his arrest in Rye.
The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be released after the party is processed in the City of Rye.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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