The burglary took place on August 1, when the 67-year-old star was out of town, leaving behind her son. When he stepped out at night, the burglar broke in, reported the New York Post.
The burglar apparently used a ladder to hop from the roof next door to the top of the actress' nine-story brick building. Authorities suspect that he or she entered the home through a terrace window or door.
Sarandon's son, on his return late night, saw that the house had been raided and immediately called the police.