Stolen Easton Vehicle Used in Burglary: PD

EASTON, CT — Police are seeking to identify three male suspects after they broke into an unlocked home on Garden Street and stole a purse containing credit cards.

The theft happened last week during the early morning. The cards were used to make purchases at several stores in Stratford and Farmington.

A resident heard her side door open and close around 7 a.m. April 4. She went to check and saw an SUV and four-door sedan drive away. She then got notifications about fraud on her credit cards.

Police gathered surveillance video from stores where purchases were made. It was learned that the SUV was reported stolen from Easton.

"There have been numerous overnight burglaries and thefts of vehicles throughout the state recently and this burglary appears to be linked to similar incidents where the suspects travel to a neighborhood and take advantage of unlocked cars and keys left inside," said Trumbull Police Lt. Doug Smith.