Police Warn of Criminal Mischief to Vehicles, Mailboxes and Houses

Police are reminding residents to lock car doors and take precautions to protect their property after eight cars were entered into recently and items, such as a GPS, were stolen at residences on Sunset Hill Road, David Drive, Whynwood Road and Nod Brook Drive. Some of the vehicles were left unlocked.

There was also some criminal mischief to vehicles, mailboxes and houses on Whynwood Road, Wheeler Road, Evans Drive and Nod Brook Lane. In some cases car windows and garage windows were smashed or damaged.

These entries and criminal mischief occurred during the late nighttime hours from Sunday evening August 8 through the early morning hours of August 11, 2011.

The Simsbury Police Department is actively investigating the events and working to apprehend the offenders and prevent further criminal activities.

"We're doing everything we can," said Lieutenant Nicholas Boulter.

As a reminder, the police suggest that everyone takes general precautions. For instance, do not leave valuables in your vehicles, lock your vehicles, use exterior lighting (both constant and motion sensitive) and call the police when you hear unusual noise or see unusual activity (people talking or barking dogs at night, people walking around late at night, etc.).

If you have any information in reference to these events, contact Officer Todd Kushman at 860-658-3100.