Crime & Safety
Police Seek ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Suspects After Crime Spree in Clinton
Police say about 25 vehicles were burglarized in the early morning hours, along with the theft of three vehicles and a semi-automatic gun.
CLINTON, CT — The Clinton Police Department is seeking information regarding the identity of four suspects, who are believed to be armed and dangerous, in connection to a string of early morning car burglaries along with the theft of three vehicles and a .380 semiautomatic hand gun.
Police say about 25 different vehicles were burglarized in the early morning hours on Nov. 26 in various locations in Clinton, including but not limited to Rocky Ledge Drive, Hurd Bridge Road, Fairy Dell Road and Ironworks Road.
Three vehicles and a .380 semiautomatic hand gun were also stolen from Clinton, according to police.
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Police said one vehicle was later recovered after being involved in a crash in Hamden. The investigation led to the discovery of four suspects who used stolen credit cards from the victims in Clinton, to make purchases in Hamden and Wallingford.
The Clinton Police Department is seeking any information regarding the identity of the individuals pictured. They are believed to be armed and dangerous, according to Clinton Police.
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“The Clinton Police would like to remind our citizens to please keep your homes and vehicles locked at all times, do not leave your keys in the car, and to remember to remove all valuables from your vehicles,” police said in a press release.
Anyone wishing to help with the investigation should contact Officer Christopher Varone cvarone@clintonct.org or Officer Jason Frey jfrey@clintonct.org. Or call the Clinton Police Department at 860-669-0451. All information will remain confidential.
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