3 More Vehicles Stolen In Greenwich: Police

GREENWICH, CT — Police said three vehicles that were left unlocked with the keys inside were stolen this week in Greenwich.

According to Lt. Mark Zuccerella, a 2013 Ford F-150 truck and a 2014 Toyota RAV4 were both reported stolen from Meadow Lane on Aug. 24, 2020. Neither vehicle has been recovered, Zuccerella said. (To sign up for Greenwich breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

The following day, a 2018 Jeep Cherokee was reported stolen form Knollwood Drive. It was later recovered in Bridgeport, Zuccerella said.

On Monday, the lieutenant announced two vehicles, a Lexus and a GMC Acadia, had been reported stolen in town. Days prior, Zuccerella said eight vehicle thefts had been reported in town.

Additionally, items were reported stolen from vehicles parked on Perkins Road, Fado Lane, Cat Rock Road and Shannon Lane between Aug. 20 and 23, Zuccerella said.

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"We have seen an increase in daytime larcenies from unlocked motor vehicles in the parking lots north of Putnam Avenue," Zuccerella said in an email. "If you are visiting the area, such as a private club, please remember to lock your vehicles and hide any valuables in the trunk."

After announcing the eight vehicle thefts last week, the lieutenant emphasized that each stolen vehicle had been left unlocked, and the keys were left inside many of the cars. In one instance, keys were left inside unlocked vehicles while the owners were out of town, he said.

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"We really need people to take their keys and lock their car doors," Zuccerella said to Patch last week.

He also noted that, while most of the vehicles stolen in Greenwich have been recovered, they are usually stolen to commit other crimes, either in town or in other communities.