Trumbull Police Remind Residents Of Increase In Holiday Season Crimes

TRUMBULL, CT — Twelve residential burglaries have been reported in Trumbull over the past two months, according to police.

In a news release, Police Lt. Brian Weir said the houses were likely targeted during the early evening when the houses were vacant.

Weir noted Trumbull residents are being warned of these and other crimes recently reported in town "to be aware of these increasing crimes as we approach the holidays, since it is a time when criminals take advantage of opportunities to commit these crimes."

Residents have also had outgoing mail stolen from their curbside mailbox, Weir said. The mailboxes were likely targeted when the flag was raised to indicate letters inside.

"Here we send a reminder to avoid using your curbside mailbox and drop outgoing mail inside a nearby U.S. Post Office," Weir said in a news release, "which offers protection for deposited mail."

Package thefts from houses in town have also been reported recently due to an increase in online
shopping, Weir said.

Residents should use basic precautions to safeguard deliveries," Weir said, "such as prominent doorbell cameras and delivery notification alerts, in order to limit the time that packages remain unattended outside of a house."

Weir also warned residents not to leave keys inside of their parked cars or leave their car idling while unattended to warm-up in the cold weather.

"Valuables are often stolen from parked cars whenever the items are visible from outside the vehicle," Weir said. "Whenever a car is left parked and unattended, hide all valuables inside, lock the doors and take the keys with you."

Weir noted these specific crimes are not new, but have been increasing significantly in recent weeks and months both in Trumbull and throughout the region.

"Although the holidays should be an enjoyable time for you and your family, it is important to remain vigilant and be aware of people and circumstances that appear to be unusual or out-of-place," Weir said. "Report all suspicious activity to police by calling 911, and do your part as [a] good neighbor. The Trumbull Police Department would like everyone to have a safe and happy holiday season!"