Cops: Connecticut teen faked home invasion at his own house

GREENWICH, Conn. (WABC) -- A Greenwich teen has been charged with staging a home invasion at his own house.

The 17-year-old, whose name has not been released, faces charges including burglary, larceny and filing a false police report.

The Greenwich Time reports the teen called police on Nov. 17 and said two masked men had broken into his house, assaulted him and taken $11,500 in jewelry.

Police said their investigation found the teen conspired with a friend to steal the jewelry and make it look like a home invasion. They said another arrest is expected.