Vehicle Thefts, Burglaries Continue In Trumbull

TRUMBULL, CT — Police continue to investigate a crime spree that is occurring in Trumbull and the surrounding area. There have been several car burglaries and some instances of cars being stolen.

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," said Capt. Keith Golding, police spokesman. "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."

Car burglaries were reported Aug. 24 on Apple Orchard Lane and Oakridge Road. A vehicle stolen from Fairfield was found abandoned on Lobsterback Road the same day. A vehicle stolen from Bridgeport was also found on Inca Drive.

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

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