Avon Slammed With Rash Of Car Break-Ins: Police

AVON, CT — The Avon Police Department is urging residents to lock their vehicles, secure their homes, and remove valuables from cars following a recent increase in overnight thefts across town.

According to police, the incidents have occurred sporadically since early April and primarily involve suspects entering unlocked vehicles parked in residential driveways and stealing items left inside.

In some cases, suspects have stolen vehicles after finding keys or key fobs in the cars.

Police said there does not appear to be a specific pattern to the activity.

Suspects typically arrive in what appears to be a random neighborhood and attempt to enter multiple vehicles within a small area.

Authorities often receive several reports over the course of one or two days, followed by weeks with no reported incidents.

Video footage reviewed by investigators suggests that suspects generally move on when they encounter locked vehicles.

Police said they typically do not break windows to gain entry unless valuables are visible inside the vehicle.

The department described the incidents as "a crime of opportunity" and encouraged residents to reduce the risk of theft by removing valuables, keys, and key fobs from vehicles and ensuring all doors are locked.

The department advised residents not to confront suspected criminals. Instead, police recommend serving as good witnesses by observing and reporting descriptions of suspects, vehicles, and other details that may assist investigators.

Police also encouraged residents to report suspicious activity by calling the Avon Police Department at 860-409-4200.