Vehicles Reported Stolen, Burglarized In New Canaan, Cops Say

NEW CANAAN, CT — An undisclosed number of vehicles were stolen and broken into recently in New Canaan, again prompting police to urge residents to lock their cars.

Communities throughout Fairfield County continue to be targets for thieves, because so many residents routinely leave their vehicles unlocked, according to police.

"Cars are not being locked, valuables are being taken and keys are being left in cars overnight," New Canaan police officials said in a statement. "All this results in stolen cars and lost valuables."

Last month, several unlocked vehicles reportedly were burglarized, according to New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski, who offered tips to avoid falling victim to such crimes.