Crime & Safety
3 Unlocked Vehicles All With Keys Left Inside Stolen in Guilford: Police
The auto thefts have occurred over the past few weeks, police said, while urging residents to lock their vehicles. BREAKING
GUILFORD, CT — The Guilford Police Department has investigated three stolen motor vehicle reports since August 24, police said.
These vehicles were stolen from the areas of Sperry Drive (8/24/2016, overnight), Laurel Brook Drive (9/4/2016, 7:40 p.m.), and Broad Street (9/9/2016, between 11 a.m.-2 p.m.).
In all three cases, the vehicles were left unlocked and keys were left in the vehicle, police said. The vehicles stolen on both September 4th and September 9th were later found abandoned in the Driftwood Lane area of town, police said. It is believed that these two recent thefts are related, police said.
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"Please lock your car doors and do not leave valuables or keys in the car. We are a wonderful town and it would be simply awesome if we could trust everyone.... but we just can't," Guilford police said.
If you see something suspicious call 203-453-8061 or 911 if it is an emergency.
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"Please don't be a good victim and we will work hard to track these thieves down to keep you and your property safe," police added.
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