Pair Of Stolen Vehicles In New Canaan Prompts Police Warning

NEW CANAAN, CT — New Canaan police have issued the following warning to residents following two incidents of vehicles being stolen from Gower Road over the weekend, one of which was used in a robbery and high-speed chase in Trumbull:

On August 12, our Department investigated a complaint that two vehicles were stolen from Gower Road. Both vehicles were unlocked with the keys inside.

After being stolen, one of these vehicles was used in a robbery in Bridgeport. The stolen vehicle was then involved in a police pursuit after which five vehicle occupants were taken into custody. The other stolen vehicle was recovered in Waterbury.

Thus far this year, all of the vehicles stolen in our Town involved unlocked vehicles with the keys were left inside. In addition to these vehicle thefts, many thefts of valuables from unlocked vehicles occurred. Often, these thefts result in identity thefts.

Criminal gang members from Bridgeport, Hartford, and Waterbury are suspects and/or have been arrested for these crimes. These crimes may have been prevented by following the tips below:

1. KEYS: NEVER leave the keys to your home or car inside a vehicle or in a place where a thief can find them.

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 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.

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. The majority of successful crimes that occur in our Town involve houses or cars that have alarm systems that were not activated.

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Never hesitate to contact NCPD at 203-594-3500 for assistance.