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Trio Nabbed For Westport Car Burglary After Ring Doorbell Alerts Resident, Police Say Trio Nabbed For Westport Car Burglary After Ring Doorbell Alerts Resident, Police Say
Trio Nabbed For Westport Car Burglary After Ring Doorbell Alerts Resident, Police Say A 19-year-old and two juveniles were nabbed for allegedly burglarizing a vehicle after a Fairfield County homeowner was alerted to the crime by a Ring doorbell. The incident took place in Westport around 12:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 26 at a residence near Compo Beach. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, the resident reported that their Ring doorbell camera activated when a suspect entered a vehicle parked in the driveway. They also said a dark-colored vehicle was waiting in the street.  Westport Police were on the scene almost immediately and set up a perimeter…
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Norwalk Car Burglaries, Police Say Know Them? Duo Wanted For Norwalk Car Burglaries, Police Say
Know Them? Duo Wanted For Norwalk Car Burglaries, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help identifying two people allegedly responsible for several vehicle burglaries and cashing some $30,000 in fake checks using the car owner's identity. The Norwalk Detective Bureau said the two are responsible for burglarizing several vehicles parked on Muller Avenue on Nov. 8, said Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police. Podgorski said after burglarizing the vehicles, the duo used the identifications of the owners of the vehicles to cash over $30,000.00 in fraudulent checks.  The suspects were seen operating a white …
Know Him? Photos Released Of Stratford Car Burglary Suspect Know Him? Photos Released Of Stratford Car Burglary Suspect
Know Him? Photos Released Of Stratford Car Burglary Suspect Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect accused of breaking into a car in Stratford.  The vehicle burglary happened on Sunday, Sept. 24 in the area of Highland Avenue, Stratford Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26.  Anyone with information regarding the incident or the suspect's identity is asked to contact Detective Policano at JPolicano@townofstratford.com. All tips will remain confidential, police said. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Mercedes Stolen In Darien As Owner Talks On Phone With Police Mercedes Stolen In Darien As Owner Talks On Phone With Police
Mercedes Stolen In Darien As Owner Talks On Phone With Police A Mercedes-Benz was stolen in Fairfield County as the owner was on the phone with the police reporting the crime. The incident took place in Darien around 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 on Pear Tree Point Road. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the owner of the vehicle called the police to report there was a vehicle burglary in progress. The owner told officers that two men were “breaking” into her vehicle. While officers were responding, the woman called back and said her Mercedes had now been stolen, Skoumbros said. While officers were positioned in the area ne…
Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Breaking Vehicle Window, Stealing Items In CT Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Breaking Vehicle Window, Stealing Items In CT
Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Breaking Vehicle Window, Stealing Items In CT Police are investigating after a suspect reportedly broke into a vehicle in Connecticut and stole items. The incident happened on Pompey Hollow Road in the Windham County town of Ashford between 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, according to a report from Connecticut State Police on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The vehicle's front driver's side window was broken and items were reportedly taken. Police said a similar incident was reported on Ashford Center Road a short time later. The suspect's vehicle was described as a red 2004 to 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix with a misuse Massachusetts r…
Purse, Wallet, Credits Cards Stolen From Unlocked Vehicles In Fairfield County Purse, Wallet, Credits Cards Stolen From Unlocked Vehicles In Fairfield County
Purse, Wallet, Credits Cards Stolen From Unlocked Vehicles In Fairfield County Police are reminding residents once again to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after three vehicles were burglarized in Fairfield County. The incidents took place on Thursday, March, 18 in New Canaan, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski.  The first incident was reported around 9:06 a.m. on March 18, when police responded to a residence on White Oak Shade Lane on a report of two vehicles entered. Both vehicles were unlocked at the time of entry. The following items were stolen out of one of the vehicles: A purse which was later found in Bridgeport containing seve…
Stamford Police Remind Motorists To Lock Cars After 14 Vehicles Stolen Last Month Stamford Police Remind Motorists To Lock Cars After 14 Vehicles Stolen Last Month
Stamford Police Remind Motorists To Lock Cars After 14 Vehicles Stolen Last Month Police in one Fairfield County city are reminding motorists to lock their vehicles after stats from December show that 14 vehicles were stolen in one month and 28 were burglarized. The Stamford Police Department reports that month after month the number of vehicles burglarized and stolen continue to rise as motorists fail to secure their vehicles and valuables. "The benefits to adhering to these safety precautions are best illustrated by our most recent monthly crime statistics from December 2020," said Capt. Richard Conklin. During December, 14 motor vehicles were reported stolen. It shou…
Two Vehicles Burglarized, Windows Smashed At Fairfield County Park Two Vehicles Burglarized, Windows Smashed At Fairfield County Park
Two Vehicles Burglarized, Windows Smashed At Fairfield County Park Police in Fairfield County are once again warning residents to lock their vehicle after another two vehicles were burglarized over the weekend. The latest larcenies took place on Sunday, Jan. 24 at Irwin Park in New Canaan, said Chief Leon Krolikowski. Krolikowski said a Honda Pilot and a Subaru Legacy were burglarized at the park, located at 848 Weed St. The front passenger side window was smashed on both vehicles to access the valuables left inside. The owners of the vehicles were using the park while the crime was being committed, the chief said. Upon returning to their vehicles, t…
Police Investigating Numerous Reports Of Entered, Stolen Luxury Vehicles In Darien Police Investigating Numerous Reports Of Entered, Stolen Luxury Vehicles In Darien
Police Investigating Numerous Reports Of Entered, Stolen Luxury Vehicles In Darien Darien police are reporting that two vehicles were stolen, including one from a dealership, and four vehicles were burglarized since early this month. The first vehicle was stolen from BMW of Darien on Monday, Dec. 7, after a customer had dropped off their 2019 BMW X5 for service, leaving the keys inside. When the dealership went to retrieve the vehicle, it was missing, said Darien Police Sgt. James Palmieri. Surveillance shows an unknown person enters the vehicle and drive away. The second stolen vehicle, a Mitsubishi Mirage, was recovered on Thursday, Dec. 10, on a city street after it h…
Unlocked Maserati Stolen From Greenwich Home Unlocked Maserati Stolen From Greenwich Home
Unlocked Maserati Stolen From Greenwich Home A Maserati that was left unlocked was stolen and another vehicle was burglarized in Fairfield County. The first incident took place at a private club in Greenwich on Monday, Nov. 9, when the vehicle was entered and a wallet was stolen, said Greenwich Police Capt. Mark. Zuccerella. The doors to the vehicle were locked, but the vehicle did not sustain damage. The second incident took place on Wednesday, Nov. 11, on Bedford Road where an unlocked Maserati with the key fob inside was stolen, Zuccerella said. The Maserati was recovered in Waterbury and an investigation is underway. Residents …
Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Car At Norwalk Walmart Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Car At Norwalk Walmart
Man Wanted For Using Credit Card Stolen From Car At Norwalk Walmart The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau is requesting public assistance in identifying a man who used a stolen credit card. The credit card was stolen during a motor vehicle burglary on Gregory Boulevard which occurred on Sunday, Aug. 2 before being used at Walmart on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk at 1:45 p.m. that day, police said. Anyone who recognizes this individual is asked to contact Detective Lindsey Taylor at 203-854-3183 or ltaylor@norwalkct.org.
Police Asking For Public's Help Identifying Man Wanted For Burglaries In Norwalk Police Asking For Public's Help Identifying Man Wanted For Burglaries In Norwalk
Police Asking For Public's Help Identifying Man Wanted For Burglaries In Norwalk Norwalk Police are asking the public for help identifying a man wanted in connection with numerous vehicle burglaries. According to Norwalk Police, the man is a suspect in numerous motor vehicle burglaries and larcenies that were committed in the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 27, in the Autumn Street and Kettle Road area.  He was last seen driving a white Toyota Corolla with Connecticut plates. Anyone with information regarding this individual or the thefts is asked to call Detective Patrick English at (203) 854-3181.  Anonymous tips can be left at any…
Four Vehicles Rummaged Through In Darien, Police Say Four Vehicles Rummaged Through In Darien, Police Say
Four Vehicles Rummaged Through In Darien, Police Say Several vehicles have been burglarized and rummaged through in Darien, police say. Darien Police say a total of four motor vehicle burglaries were reported overnight between Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. Two unlocked vehicles were entered and rummaged through on Hollow Tree Ridge Road - a 2012 Buick Enclave and a 2014 Lexus RX. Police say nothing was taken. On Lighthouse Way, an unlocked 2018 Ford F-150 pickup truck and a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee were entered and rummaged through, police say. Nothing was taken. An unlocked 2015 Infiniti was entered and rummaged through on Ph…
Know Him? Police Look To ID Stratford Car Prowl Suspect Know Him? Police Look To ID Stratford Car Prowl Suspect
Know Him? Police Look To ID Stratford Car Prowl Suspect The Stratford Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted in connection with possible vehicle burglaries. The man pictured was seen going through vehicles in the Stonybrook area of town during the morning hours on Friday, June 21, said the Stratford Police Department.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Todd Moore at 203-381-6902 or via email at tmoore1@townofstratford.com.
Police Provide Description Of Suspect Seen Rummaging Through Vehicles In Ridgefield Police Provide Description Of Suspect Seen Rummaging Through Vehicles In Ridgefield
Police Provide Description Of Suspect Seen Rummaging Through Vehicles In Ridgefield Know anything? Police in Ridgefield have released the description of a suspect spotted rummaging through a pair of vehicles overnight. According to investigators, during the early hours of Monday, June 17, two vehicles were reported to have been broken into by a suspect described as “tall, thin, and wearing a hooded sweatshirt.” The two incidents took place on Clayton Place and Bridle Trail. Police noted that nothing was reported to be missing in either incident, though they said “please remember to lock your vehicles and remove all valuables. You should report any suspicious activity t…
New Rash Of Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Report In Darien, Police Say New Rash Of Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Report In Darien, Police Say
New Rash Of Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Report In Darien, Police Say Police in Darien are investigating several burglaries of vehicles that saw suspects rummaging through several parked cars on remote streets. The Darien Police Department received reports from five area residents who reported that their vehicles been broken into throughout the day and night of Thursday, Jan. 31. The first call came shortly after 3 a.m., from a Richmond Drive resident who reported that their family was woken up when their car alarm was activated. When they looked out the window, they saw two men near one of the vehicles in the driveway. When the alarm went off, the two men ra…
String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported In Neighboring Darien Homes String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported In Neighboring Darien Homes
String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported In Neighboring Darien Homes Two neighbors on a quiet residential street had several cars broken into when they were left unlocked overnight, police said. Officers on patrol from the Darien Police Department responded to Midbrook Lane shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, where they found several cars that had been burglarized. According to police, the first homeowner stated that three vehicles parked in his driveway with unlocked doors were burglarized overnight, and police said a 2004 Lexus GX, a Ford Explorer and 2018 Mitsubishi Outback all showed signs of being entered. The Lexus had its center console open and…
Vehicle Burglaries Reported In Darien Vehicle Burglaries Reported In Darien
Vehicle Burglaries Reported In Darien Darien Police have reported three motor vehicle burglaries that occurred in the area on Wednesday, Dec. 26. The first burglary occurred at 22 Edgewood Road and was reported just after 9 a.m. The complainant said they arrived home around 10 p.m. the night before and parked two vehicles in the driveway, neither one of them locked. The next morning, they found the door of their 2017 Jeep Wrangler still opened. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that a flashlight normally kept in the trunk had been moved to the driver’s seat, but nothing appeared to be missing. The second vehicle in the…
Darien Police Receive Mulitple Calls For Burglarized Vehicles Darien Police Receive Mulitple Calls For Burglarized Vehicles
Darien Police Receive Mulitple Calls For Burglarized Vehicles Darien police are once again reminding resident to lock their vehicles and remove valuables following a rash of car burglaries and thefts over the weekend.  Here's are the latest car burglaries: On Friday, Dec. 14 at 11:40 p.m. on Midbrook Lane, the owners reported their Mitsubishi Outback that had been parked on the street at the residence at about 7:30 p.m. The vehicle had been left unlocked missing was a backpack valued at $50 and a U.S. passport. On Saturday, Dec. 15, around 1:30 a.m., officers were called to the area of Revere Road on a report for a group of individuals checking …
Start 9 p.m. Routine: Unlocked Vehicles Stolen, Broken Into In Westport Prompt New Warning Start 9 p.m. Routine: Unlocked Vehicles Stolen, Broken Into In Westport Prompt New Warning
Start 9 p.m. Routine: Unlocked Vehicles Stolen, Broken Into In Westport Prompt New Warning Westport police are once again warning residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after two vehicles were stolen and two more broken into early Tuesday. The two stolen vehicles were taken from the Hillspoint Road area and two other motor vehicles were broken into, according to Westport Police Lt. Jillian Cabana. Credit cards stolen from one vehicle were later used in Stratford. All vehicles were believed to have been unlocked and keys were left inside the stolen motor vehicles, she said.  Another vehicle was stolen over the weekend, which was also unsecured with the keys le…
Newly Released Stats Show Increase In Auto Thefts, Larcenies From Vehicles In Greenwich Newly Released Stats Show Increase In Auto Thefts, Larcenies From Vehicles In Greenwich
Newly Released Stats Show Increase In Auto Thefts, Larcenies From Vehicles In Greenwich Greenwich Police said new stats show that an increase in the number of motor vehicle thefts is up this year. To date there have been 52 reported car thefts, said Greenwich Police Lt. John Slusarz.  "The vast majority of these involved situations where the vehicles were unlocked and the keys were in them," Slusarz said. In addition, the department has seen an increase in the number of vehicle burglaries with 88 reported incidents so far this year. "Again, in most cases, the cars were left unlocked and valuables were left in the vehicles," he added. The department said that …
Police Seek To ID Suspect Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards, Jewelry, Photo Equipment Police Seek To ID Suspect Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards, Jewelry, Photo Equipment
Police Seek To ID Suspect Wanted For Stealing Credit Cards, Jewelry, Photo Equipment Do you know him? Police in Connecticut are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a suspect who allegedly broke into a car outside a Milford business park. The Milford Police Department released a surveillance photo of a man who allegedly broke into a car in the parking lot of Boston Post Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 27. Police said that the suspect broke through the driver’s side rearview window and stole a purse that had credit cards, jewelry and photography equipment. Investigators described the suspect as an African American with short black hair, a th…
Five Arrested After Crashing Stolen Car Into Police Cruiser In Fairfield Five Arrested After Crashing Stolen Car Into Police Cruiser In Fairfield
Five Arrested After Crashing Stolen Car Into Police Cruiser In Fairfield A group of five young men and women in a stolen vehicle drove head-on into a Fairfield police car in an effort to escape. The incident took place around 4 a.m. Monday when a Fairfield police officer patrolling the area of Pequot Avenue observed a suspicious vehicle traveling on Westway Road, said Fairfield Police Lt. Robert Kalamaras.  As the officer began to investigate, the vehicle took off at a high rate of speed down Old South Road. While the officer was traveling west on Pequot Avenue the suspect vehicle swerved into the officer's lane and struck the police car head-on, Kalamaras said.…
Two Women Nabbed In Norwalk Vehicle Burglary Spree Two Women Nabbed In Norwalk Vehicle Burglary Spree
Two Women Nabbed In Norwalk Vehicle Burglary Spree Two women have been busted in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries that took place in June.  Norwalk Detectives investigated four motor vehicle burglaries that occurred in the parking garage at 770 Connecticut Ave., during June, said Norwalk Police Lt.Terry Blake. Based on their investigation, detectives determined Jamie Edwards-Hinton, 22, of Stamford, was the person responsible for the burglaries and arrest warrants were recently issued, Blake said. On Tuesday, two additional car burglaries were reported in the same parking garage and it was quickly determined that Edwards-Hint…
Numerous Car Burglaries, One Stolen Vehicle Reported In Wilton Numerous Car Burglaries, One Stolen Vehicle Reported In Wilton
Numerous Car Burglaries, One Stolen Vehicle Reported In Wilton Car burglars were on the move in Wilton overnight with police reporting numerous burglaries in the northern part of the town. Most the burglaries took place Monday evening on Ridgefield Road, Mountain Road, Millstone Road, and Hickory Hill Road, in the northern part of Wilton, said Wilton Police Lt. Robert Kluk.  Cash, personal items, and a handgun were stolen from the vehicles. The department is also investigating a stolen 2015 Porsche Cayenne taken from a driveway on St. Johns Road which has not been recovered, Kluk said.  Kluk said the thieves are targeting unlocked vehicles, and steali…
Person Of Interest In Vehicle Burglaries Caught On Camera Person Of Interest In Vehicle Burglaries Caught On Camera
Person Of Interest In Vehicle Burglaries Caught On Camera Police are asking the public for help locating and identifying a man who is a “person of interest” in a series of vehicle burglaries in Fairfield County. “The pictured individual is a person of interest in vehicle burglaries that occurred in the underground parking garage at 93 Richards Avenue,” Norwalk Police said. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det. Nick Kougioumtzidis at 203-854-3185. Anonymous tips can be left by calling 203-854-3111, going to norwalkpd.com or texting “NPD” followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637).
22-Year-Old Caught Rummaging Through Parked Vehicle In Stamford 22-Year-Old Caught Rummaging Through Parked Vehicle In Stamford
22-Year-Old Caught Rummaging Through Parked Vehicle In Stamford An eagle-eyed Stamford Police Officer busted a man illegally rummaging through a parked car overnight as investigations into a recent rash of larcenies of vehicles continues. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Monday night, an officer on patrol in Stamford spotted a person rummaging through a vehicle on 4th Street, near the intersection of Summer Street, police said. According to police, due to several larcenies from vehicles in the area recently, the officer stopped the man - later identified as Stamford resident Caleb Newell, 22 - to investigate the suspicious scene further, which determined tha…
Cash Stolen From Car On Overbrook Road In Darien Cash Stolen From Car On Overbrook Road In Darien
Cash Stolen From Car On Overbrook Road In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Money was stolen from a car on Overbrook Road in Darien while the owner was away on vacation over the holidays. The owner of a 2018 Audi Q7 told police that she was on vacation from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31, and that during that time someone entered her car while it was parked in the driveway. She said the only thing that was missing was $10 in change. She believed she had locked the car, but police said the door was found ajar and there were no signs of forced entry.