3 More Unlocked Vehicles Stolen In New Canaan: Police Chief

NEW CANAAN, CT — Three unlocked vehicles were reported stolen in New Canaan over the weekend, bringing the total number of vehicles stolen in town to 20 so far this year, according to New Canaan police Chief Leon Krolikowski.

Stolen were a 2020 Mazda CX-5 from the driveway of a home on New Norwalk Road; a 2008 BMW X5 from a home on Urban Street; and 2006 Audi A8 from a home on River Street. The keys also had been left all three vehicles, Krolikowski said.

As of Monday afternoon, none of the three vehicles had been recovered.

The thefts prompted Krolikowski to again urge residents to take precautions to avoid such crimes. Two weeks ago, three unlocked vehicles were reported stolen from New Canaan, and the chief made the same plea.

"Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, criminal gangs are active throughout Fairfield County," Krolikowski said. "In the past, some of the vehicles stolen in Fairfield County were used in violent crime.

"We urge our residents to be more cautious and practice good crime prevention strategies. This carelessness is putting our entire Town at risk."

This is from Krolikowski's announcement:

These crimes would have been prevented by following the tips below:

1. KEYS: When unattended NEVER leave the key to your home or key/key fob to your car inside a vehicle or in a place where a thief can find them. Do not leave the valet key, key fob or garage door opener inside of your vehicle.

2. LIGHT UP YOUR HOME: At night, keep the perimeter of your home & driveway well lit. Low energy lighting switched on and off by photoelectric sensors (low light switches) is a cost-effective way to discourage criminals.

3. LOCK-UP: ALWAYS lock all doors, garage doors and windows of your car and home whenever you leave, day or night, even for a short time. If you have a garage, put your car in it and lock/alarm both the car and the garage. All of the thefts from vehicles and vehicle thefts that occur in our Town involve unlocked vehicles.

4. SECURE VALUABLES: NEVER leave valuables in your vehicle. Often, identity theft occurs when drivers’ licenses and credit cards are stolen.

5. USE YOUR ALARM SYSTEM: ALWAYS activate your home and car alarm systems. Many successful crimes that occur in our Town involve houses or cars that have alarm systems that were not activated.

6. SECURITY-VIDEO CAMERAS: Consider installing a good quality security/video camera that covers the interior/exterior of your residence and the street near it. The price point of camera systems has dropped recently making this a wise investment.

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