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11/03/2010 12:00 AM

Suspect Eludes Branford Police Since September


Anyone with any information concerning Silva's whereabouts should contact the Branford Police at 203-481-4241 or the Branford Crime Tip Line at 203-315-3909 immediately.This is Silva in 2010, click the blue arrows for more photos.

The Branford Police Department has active arrest warrants for Joaquim Silva, 20, with a last known address of 25 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford.

Silva, who is described as a white Hispanic male, 6 feet tall, black hair and brown eyes, who may be in the New Haven or the Ansonia areas of Connecticut, has been eluding officers and capture since September.

Silva is the suspect in a number of burglaries and thefts in Branford. During late August, police applied for a number of arrest warrants as part of ongoing investigations involving Silva. Those warrants were later granted by the court, which included: first degree larceny, third degree larceny, fourth degree larceny, third degree burglary, third degree criminal attempt to commit burglary, first degree criminal mischief and intimidating a witness. These warrants total approximately $125,000 in bonds.

In addition, Silva is wanted on two outstanding warrants including second degree failure to appear and violation of probation. Those warrants total another $12,500.

Anyone with any information concerning Silva’s whereabouts should contact the Branford Police at 203-481-4241 or the Branford Crime Tip Line at 203-315-3909 immediately.

Branford Police Department Press Release

This is Silva in 2010, click the blue arrows to see older photos.
Anyone with any information concerning Silva's whereabouts should contact the Branford Police at 203-481-4241 or the Branford Crime Tip Line at 203-315-3909 immediately.This is Silva in 2008, click the blue arrows for more photos.
This is Silva in 2008.