On September 16, 2016, at approximately 12:18 AM, the Norwalk Police Department responded to the area of 22 Wall Street for a fight. Arriving officers were immediately notified that three men were in the Norwalk River. Officers observed two men climbing out of the river and observed a third in the distance, swimming towards the Wall Street overpass. Officers immediately went to area but lost sight of the man. A search ensued, with the Norwalk Police Marine Unit and the Norwalk Fire Department searching the river. The Connecticut State Police Dive Team were also requested with additional specialized equipment. At this time, the male has not been located. Norwalk Detectives and the Marine Unit are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Norwalk Detectives Taranto at 203-854-3012. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the contacts below.
Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111
Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637).
(Norwalk Press Release)
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