Police Investigate Theft of Jeep Stolen from Dealership

RIDGEFIELD, CT --- Police are looking into the theft of a brand new Jeep Renegade that was stolen right from the car dealer's showroom.

Ridgefield police responded to a call about an abandoned vehicle on May 6 at approximately 1:44 A.M. Upon arrival, officers located a Jeep Renegade that was unoccupied in the southbound lanes of Route 7 in the vicinity of Pamby Motors. Further investigation revealed that a showroom window at Pamby Motors had been smashed and the building entered.

In a media release, police indicated that "the suspect(s) entered the dealership and took the key fob belonging to a new Jeep Renegade that was parked in the lot." Police determined that the unknown party stole the Jeep and began traveling southbound on Route 7 before abandoning the vehicle and fleeing the area. Police say that, "It is unclear at this time as to why the vehicle was abandoned."

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Ridgefield Police Departments Detective Division at 203-431-2794 or the Anonymous Tip Line at 203-431-2345.