Three Vehicles Stolen, Five Others Entered In New Canaan Weekend Theft Spree Three Vehicles Stolen, Five Others Entered In New Canaan Weekend Theft Spree
Three Vehicles Stolen, Five Others Entered In New Canaan Weekend Theft Spree The New Canaan Police Department is imploring residents to lock their cars and take their keys inside following a brand-new rash of auto thefts and reports of cars being broken into. In recent days, police received reports of three stolen vehicles and five others that were entered during a weekend spree in New Canaan. According to police, shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, a 2020 Lexus RX350 was stolen from a residence on Grover Road, which was later recovered in Waterbury. Another vehicle parked in the same driveway was also entered. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, a 20…
Suspects Caught On Video Attempting To Break Into Cars In Driveway Of New Canaan Home Suspects Caught On Video Attempting To Break Into Cars In Driveway Of New Canaan Home
Suspects Caught On Video Attempting To Break Into Cars In Driveway Of New Canaan Home Police are warning residents again to lock their vehicles after video surveillance showed two suspects attempting to enter two locked vehicles. The incident took place around 2 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, in New Canaan. Vehicles were entered and attempts were made to enter other locked vehicles, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. "The thieves were unsuccessful in entering the locked vehicles so they moved on to other driveways with unlocked vehicles," he added.  The crimes occurred on Old Stamford Road, Leslie Lane, and Mortimer Street, police said. A complete list of stolen…
Thieves Still Busy Stealing Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say Thieves Still Busy Stealing Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say
Thieves Still Busy Stealing Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say The theft of vehicles has become a pretty common occurrence in many cities and towns in Fairfield County. During the early morning hours of Saturday, April 25, two Trumbull residents had their vehicles stolen from their driveways, as the vehicle theft trend continues throughout the area and state, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. The vehicles stolen over the weekend included a Honda Accord on George Street, Weir said.  The vehicle contained a variety of personal property, including credit cards, cash, jewelry, and a passport. During the late-night hours, the credit cards…
Resident Watches As Person In SUV Steals Credit Card Application From Mailbox, Darien PD Says Resident Watches As Person In SUV Steals Credit Card Application From Mailbox, Darien PD Says
Resident Watches As Person In SUV Steals Credit Card Application From Mailbox, Darien PD Says A Fairfield County resident watched a person stealing her credit card application and driver’s license information from her mailbox before taking off in an SUV, police said. An Outlook Drive resident reported to police in Darien that a notification from a home security video system went off shortly before noon on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when a dark-colored SUV pulled in front of her residence. According to police, the resident watched as a passenger exited the SUV, took the mail from the mailbox, returned to the vehicle and sped away. Police said that there was a credit card application in the o…
Ho-Ho-Kus Home Burglarized Ho-Ho-Kus Home Burglarized
Ho-Ho-Kus Home Burglarized A homeowner in Ho-Ho-Kus was tallying the value of what was taken while police investigated a burglary.  Whoever broke in came in through the front door of the West Saddle River home and ransacked the place sometime before 6 p.m. Monday, Police Chief Christopher Minchin said. A Bergen County K-9 was brought in and checked the home for intruders. No suspects were found in the area, Minchin said. Detectives were investigating. Minchin asked that anyone in the area who might have seen something or have home surveillance video of possible suspects or vehicles contact Ho-Ho-Kus PD: (201) …
Porch Pirate Caught On Doorbell Cam Following Delivery Truck, Stealing Packages In Westchester Porch Pirate Caught On Doorbell Cam Following Delivery Truck, Stealing Packages In Westchester
Porch Pirate Caught On Doorbell Cam Following Delivery Truck, Stealing Packages In Westchester A Westchester community is on high alert after a porch pirate was caught on camera following a delivery truck and stealing freshly delivered packages during the holiday season. Police investigators in Mount Vernon are investigating a suspicious man who was captured on a doorbell camera walking up to a city home and stealing packages as soon as they were delivered on North Fulton Avenue. Other packages and items have also been reported stolen in the area. In the photo, the hooded African American man can be seen wearing a dark jacket and reflective construction vest. No other information ha…
Suspect On Loose After Pair Of Home Burglaries In Northern Westchester Suspect On Loose After Pair Of Home Burglaries In Northern Westchester
Suspect On Loose After Pair Of Home Burglaries In Northern Westchester A suspect is still on the loose after police say he was involved in two burglaries in Northern Westchester. Police say they investigated reports of burglaries in New Castle on Annandale Drive and Crossways on Monday, Sept. 23 around 2 p.m. During the first incident, New Castle Police say the suspect entered through an open window after removing the screen. The suspect allegedly gained entry into the second home through an unsecured basement sliding door. Police say they also received two reports of a suspicious person on Orchard Ridge Road and Taylor Road stating that an unknown suspect kn…
Teens Caught On Security Camera Face Trespassing Charge In Wilton, Police Say Teens Caught On Security Camera Face Trespassing Charge In Wilton, Police Say
Teens Caught On Security Camera Face Trespassing Charge In Wilton, Police Say Two teens have been charged with trespassing after police say they were caught on a Wilton resident’s security camera. Wilton Police say a resident on Sturges Ridge Road reported noticing two young adult males wandering around his front yard when reviewing his home security camera footage on Monday, Aug. 5 around 5 a.m. The man claims the two males were out of the camera’s view but in the area where two of the residents’ unsecured vehicles were parked, police say. After about 10 minutes, the two males reappeared before walking down to the driveway and out of sight, according to police. No…
Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates
Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates Area residents should be on high alert for porch pirates after several deliveries were reported stolen to police over the summer. Police issued an alert cautioning that there have been several reports of packages being stolen from area homes after they were delivered. Police said that locals should be vigilant for people or vehicles that are unfamiliar to the neighborhood, and arrangements should be made to have packages delivered while one is at home, or to have a trusted person secure the items. According to police, to avoid being the victim of a porch pirate, residents should: Reques…
Doorbell Cam Captures Suspects In Rash Of Hopatcong Car Burglaries Doorbell Cam Captures Suspects In Rash Of Hopatcong Car Burglaries
Doorbell Cam Captures Suspects In Rash Of Hopatcong Car Burglaries Authorities are warning residents to lock their cars after releasing doorbell cam footage of suspected car burglars in Hopatcong. The doorbell-cam footage shows four people in hooded sweatshirts going car-to-car early Thursday morning on Lilchester Avenue checking for unlocked car doors. "When they find one, they enter the vehicle and take whatever they wish," the police department said on Facebook.  "The best way to prevent yourself from being a victim is simply locking the vehicle doors." Police urged residents to hide valuable items, put the GPS in a compartment and bring all…
Small Village In Nassau County On Edge After String Of Break-Ins Small Village In Nassau County On Edge After String Of Break-Ins
Small Village In Nassau County On Edge After String Of Break-Ins A small village in Nassau County is on edge after a string of burglaries shook the area. An alert has been issued to Williston Park residents, warning to lock doors and windows overnight following a rash of burglaries that hit the area, prompting a village-wide public meeting. The small village of approximately 7,000 residents has been plagued by a burglary spree that began on Memorial Day weekend. Since then, there has been multiple burglaries reported at various homes in the neighborhood, which are being tracked on Facebook by the community’s neighborhood watch. “ Homeowners should …
Stratford Burglary Suspects Pose As Water Company Employees Stratford Burglary Suspects Pose As Water Company Employees
Stratford Burglary Suspects Pose As Water Company Employees Stratford Police are asking residents for video surveillance after three men posed as water company employees using fake identification to gain access to a home in order to commit a burglary. The incident took place around 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, on Broadbridge Avenue, in Stratford, when an unidentified man posing as a water company employee used fake identification to gain access to the home stating he needed to check the water in the residence, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. The homeowner escorted the suspect into the basement at which time two …