Police Investigating Attempted Car Burglary In Cheshire

CHESHIRE, CT — Cheshire Police are investigating a recent attempted theft from a motor vehicle in the south end of town. A resident provided video footage of the incident to police.

“The video footage is a good reminder that these individuals who come into town at night are looking for easy targets,” police said in a news release. “The individual is seen trying a car door handle, finding it locked and then moving on.”

Police said the thefts from motor vehicles continue to be a “crime of opportunity” with the perpetrators looking for motor vehicles with unsecure doors, windows left down, valuables left in sight and keys in the vehicle.

The Cheshire Police Department is reminding residents to:

• Remove valuables from the vehicle during the overnight hours.
• Lock vehicles when not in use.
• Not leave valuables in plain sight when parked in public or private areas.
• Not leave keys, or ignition fobs, in the vehicle whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

“Communities all over the state are continuing to experience thefts of/from motor vehicles,” police said. “The majority of these thefts occur during the overnight hours, but this crime occurs at all times throughout the day.

“While the Cheshire Police Department will continue to investigate these crimes, we are asking for everyone’s assistance in preventing the occurrence of this crime. If anyone sees or hears anything suspicious, regardless of the time of day/night, make immediate notification to the Cheshire Police Department.”

Contact the Cheshire Police Department at 203-271-5500.