Trumbull Car Break-In Wave Investigated

TRUMBULL, CT — Police continue to investigate after more than a dozen cars were burglarized in the Long Hill area of town over the weekend.

Most burglarized vehicles were left unlocked and a few had keys inside, said Lt. Brian Weir, police spokesman.

Two vehicles were stolen, but were recovered in Fairfield. One vehicle was found abandoned and the other was occupied by three juveniles and an adult, who were arrested.

"Police believe the suspects, usually teenagers in a stolen vehicle, travel in small groups into secluded neighborhoods during the late night and early morning hours," Weir said. "They stop and exit the vehicle, and prowl around a neighborhood checking for unlocked vehicles, searching for items to steal. When they come across a vehicle with a key left inside, they will often abandon the vehicle they came in and take the newly found one."

Police remind residents to lock their vehicles and to never leave keys or valuables inside.

Any suspicious activity can be reported by call Trumbull Police at 911 or 203-261-3665.