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String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported At Parks In Fairfield County String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported At Parks In Fairfield County
String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported At Parks In Fairfield County Police are searching for suspects after five vehicles had items stolen at two parks in Fairfield County. The incidents took place in New Canaan beginning around 12:30 p.m., Sunday, July 24 at Irwin and Waveny parks. According to New Canaan Police, the chain of incidents began when a Subaru Forester was reported forcibly entered around 12:30 p.m. at Irwin Park. Officers met with the New Canaan resident who that after walking for 30 minutes she returned to the car and found a window smashed out and a medical bag with medical equipment and supplies missing, said Chief  Leon Krolikow…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Luxury SUV Stolen In Fairfield County Recovered In Waterbury Luxury SUV Stolen In Fairfield County Recovered In Waterbury
Luxury SUV Stolen In Fairfield County Recovered In Waterbury Another luxury vehicle was stolen in Fairfield County after the keys were left in an SUV. The incident was reported in New Canaan around 7 a.m., Sunday, July 3 on Cheese Spring Road. Officers responded to the home on a report of a stolen 2014 Audi Q5 had been stolen, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. The owner’s Ring doorbell captured the vehicle being driven out of the driveway at 4:15 a.m. The vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside, Krolikowski said. The vehicle was recovered in New Haven County about 50 miles away, in Waterbury, on Monday, July 4th around…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Officer In Fairfield County Suspended Following Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges Police Officer In Fairfield County Suspended Following Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges
Police Officer In Fairfield County Suspended Following Arrest On Explosives, Weapons Charges A police officer in Fairfield County charged with illegally possessing explosives and an assault weapon has been placed on leave. David Rivera of the New Canaan PD was charged on Thursday, April 28, in his hometown of Stratford after quantities of high explosives were found improperly stored in his home, said Joseph T. Corradino, Fairfield State's Attorney. Following the search and charges, the New Canaan Police Department placed Rivera on leave on Wednesday, April 27, said Chief Leon Krolikowski, of the New Canaan Police. He is prohibited from serving as an active-duty New Canaan off…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Scammer Warns Residents In Fairfield County 'Family Members Would Be Harmed,' Police Say Scammer Warns Residents In Fairfield County 'Family Members Would Be Harmed,' Police Say
Scammer Warns Residents In Fairfield County 'Family Members Would Be Harmed,' Police Say Residents in one Fairfield County town have been receiving threatening text messages demanding money. On Thursday, Nov. 11, New Canaan residents reported receiving unsolicited text messages from 203-571-3124, said New Canaan Chief of Police Leon Krolikowski. The scammer demanded payment or the residents’ family members would be harmed. "These messages are scams and are a part of a national trend," Krolikowski said.  The chief said residents should: Never give personal information to unknown persons over the telephone or electronically. Be suspicious of unsolicited telephone calls, …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Mail Stolen From Residential Mailboxes Found In Neighboring Town In Fairfield County Mail Stolen From Residential Mailboxes Found In Neighboring Town In Fairfield County
Mail Stolen From Residential Mailboxes Found In Neighboring Town In Fairfield County Police in one Fairfield County town are warning residents that mail was stolen from numerous mailboxes after finding mail along a roadway. The incident took place on Sunday, Nov. 7, when Wilton Police contacted the New Canaan Police department to report finding mail on the side of a road. According to New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski the mail was from mailboxes located on the following New Canaan roads:  Butler Lane Hoyt Farm Road Long Lots Road Shagbark Road Stoneleigh Road Darien experienced similar mail thefts, he added. Krolikowski offered the following tips to prevent t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Increase Patrols Following Four Residential Burglaries In Fairfield County Town Police Increase Patrols Following Four Residential Burglaries In Fairfield County Town
Police Increase Patrols Following Four Residential Burglaries In Fairfield County Town Police in a Fairfield County town are warning residents to make sure their homes are secure after four residential burglaries in four weeks. New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said the burglaries began on the first day of October and ran through Friday, Oct. 29. The burglaries include: Friday, Oct. 1, around 9 p.m., the department investigated a residential burglary of an unoccupied home on Butler Lane. This home did not have an alarm system. A rear glass door was broken to enter the home. An initial report is that jewelry was stolen. Friday, Oct. 8, officers responded to a reported…

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by Kathy Reakes
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String Of Home Burglaries Under Investigation In Fairfield County String Of Home Burglaries Under Investigation In Fairfield County
String Of Home Burglaries Under Investigation In Fairfield County Police in a Fairfield County town have stepped up patrols after three homes were burglarized in the last 10 days. The first burglary took place on Butler Lane in New Canaan on Friday, Oct. 1, where a rear glass door was broken to enter the home. An initial report is that jewelry was stolen, said Chief Leon Krolikowski. The home, he added, did not have an alarm system. The second burglary took place on Hoyt Farm Road, on Friday, Oct. 8, where again the rear door was broken to enter the home. An alarm was activated, which caused officers to discover the burglary.  Again, jewelry a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Numerous Vehicles Burglarized While In Parking Lots Of Fairfield County Town, Police Say Numerous Vehicles Burglarized While In Parking Lots Of Fairfield County Town, Police Say
Numerous Vehicles Burglarized While In Parking Lots Of Fairfield County Town, Police Say Police are once again reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove their key fobs after reports of numerous vehicle larcenies in parking lots in Fairfield County. According to New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said that since January there have been 25 vehicles stolen and 30 thefts from vehicles in New Canaan. One of those thefts took place on Friday, Aug. 6, when the owner of a Ford Escape reported a pocketbook was taken from the center console of her vehicle which was left unlocked.  The owner reported the larceny occurred on Thursday, August 5, between 5:15 p.m. and…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Unlocked Vehicles Stolen From Fairfield County Driveways, Police Say Two Unlocked Vehicles Stolen From Fairfield County Driveways, Police Say
Two Unlocked Vehicles Stolen From Fairfield County Driveways, Police Say Police are once again reminding residents to lock their vehicles and remove key fobs after two vehicles were stolen over the weekend in a town in Fairfield County. New Canaan Police report that around 6:55 a.m., Monday, May 17, they received a call from a resident on Colonial Court reporting an Audi A3 stolen from the driveway, said New Canaan PD Chief Leon Krolikowski. The owner told officers the vehicle was left unlocked and the keys were inside.  The following items were inside the vehicle at the time it was stolen: Car seat, jacket, drum equipment, and a golf club. About two la…

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by Kathy Reakes
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2021 Range Rover Latest Vehicle To Be Stolen In Fairfield County 2021 Range Rover Latest Vehicle To Be Stolen In Fairfield County
2021 Range Rover Latest Vehicle To Be Stolen In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County are once again calling on residents to lock their vehicle after the theft of another vehicle. A 2021 Range Rover was reported stolen around 10:12 a.m., Wednesday, April 14 in New Canaan. The owner of the vehicle left the keys in the vehicle and last saw it parked in the drive of the residence at 10 p.m.. on Tuesday, April 13, New Canaan Police Chief of Police Leon Krolikowski said. The vehicle has not been recovered as of Wednesday afternoon. Krolikowski is asking residents to remember to lock their vehicles and secure all valuables. "Often, identity theft…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Vehicles, Mailboxes Entered Lead To New Warning From Police Vehicles, Mailboxes Entered Lead To New Warning From Police
Vehicles, Mailboxes Entered Lead To New Warning From Police Police in New Canaan are reminding residents again to lock their vehicles following a spate of recent break-ins. According to Police Leon Krolikowski, the following incidents occurred: Thursday, March 25, at 9 a.m., the Police Department received a complaint from a Cheese Spring Road resident that an unlocked vehicle was entered in the resident’s driveway. Stolen from this vehicle was approximately $5,000 of golf gear and equipment. On Saturday, March 27, at 2:26 a.m., officers responded to Mill Road on a report of vehicles being entered by suspects who were in a dark-colored SUV. While in…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued For Suspect Wanted For Larceny At Business In Fairfield County Alert Issued For Suspect Wanted For Larceny At Business In Fairfield County
Alert Issued For Suspect Wanted For Larceny At Business In Fairfield County This story has been updated. Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help identifying a suspect wanted in connections with larceny. The New Canaan Polie are seeking information related to the suspect pictured, said Chief Leon Krolikowski.  Krolikowski said the individual is a larceny suspect who targeted a New Canaan business. Anyone with information is asked to call the department's Downtown Community Impact Officer, Kelly Coughlin, Kelly.Coughlin@newcanaanct.gov, or at 203-989-6050.

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by Kathy Reakes
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SUV Stolen, Recovered, Other Unlocked Vehicles Entered In Fairfield County, Police Say SUV Stolen, Recovered, Other Unlocked Vehicles Entered In Fairfield County, Police Say
SUV Stolen, Recovered, Other Unlocked Vehicles Entered In Fairfield County, Police Say An unlocked SUV that was left overnight with its keys inside in Fairfield County was stolen and other vehicles were entered over the weekend with various items stolen, police said. Investigators from the New Canaan Police Department responded to an Orchard Drive home at approximately 8:11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28, where there was a report of a 2019 Toyota Highlander that had been stolen. New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said that the vehicle had been stolen over night, along with a purse, social security card, driver’s license, and credit cards. The Highlander was later recovered sho…

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by Zak Failla
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Purse Stolen After Window Of Lexus Smashed Latest Case Of Thieves Targeting Public Parks Purse Stolen After Window Of Lexus Smashed Latest Case Of Thieves Targeting Public Parks
Purse Stolen After Window Of Lexus Smashed Latest Case Of Thieves Targeting Public Parks An expensive purse and other items were taken from a Lexus at a Fairfield County park after thieves smash the vehicle's window. The thefts were discovered around 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, when the New Canaan Police Department responded to Waveny Park to investigate a report of a larceny from a motor vehicle, said NCPD Chief of Police Leon Krolikowski. The owner of a 2018 Lexus RX 350 was using the park at the time of the incident. The vehicle’s right rear passenger window was smashed. The vehicle’s owner said a Longchamp purse left on the rear passenger seat was taken. In addition to t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Shotgun Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle In New Canaan Shotgun Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle In New Canaan
Shotgun Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle In New Canaan Police in one Fairfield County town are concerned after a shotgun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle, just a month after four firearms were stolen from another vehicle. The shotgun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle during the early morning hours of Jan. 12, on Wydendown Road, in New Canaan, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. The four firearms were stolen in December from a vehicle on Michigan Road, New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said during a Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20. “That is a tremendous concern, safety issue for me,” Krolikowski said during the meeting.  T…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Canaan Landlord Leaves 12 Neglected Dogs In Unwitting Tenants' Apartment, Police Say New Canaan Landlord Leaves 12 Neglected Dogs In Unwitting Tenants' Apartment, Police Say
New Canaan Landlord Leaves 12 Neglected Dogs In Unwitting Tenants' Apartment, Police Say A New Canaan woman was charged with three felonies after allegedly neglecting 12 dogs, three of which died from a canine virus easily prevented by a vaccine. The three-month-long investigation began on Wednesday, Aug. 12, when one of 48-year-old Catherine Daria Palmer's two tenants called the New Canaan police to 151 Butler Lane.  An officer wearing a body camera was sent to the scene, according to police, along with an animal control officer because there was a history of disputes between Palmer and her tenant.  This footage, along with interviews, a search warrant, the autopsy …

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by Christina Coulter
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Four High-End Vehicles Stolen From Driveways In New Canaan Four High-End Vehicles Stolen From Driveways In New Canaan
Four High-End Vehicles Stolen From Driveways In New Canaan A Fairfield County police department is reporting that four vehicles have been stolen out of driveways over the past four days. The thefts took place between Thursday, Nov. 5, and Monday, Nov. 9, in New Canaan, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. According to Krolikowski, around 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6, officers responded to Clapboard Hill Road to investigate a report of two motor vehicles missing from the resident's driveway.   Both vehicles were unlocked with the keys inside. The vehicles taken were a 2019 Infiniti Q60 and a 2019 Audi A6. Additionally, the resid…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Vehicles Entered During Early Morning Hours In New Canaan Vehicles Entered During Early Morning Hours In New Canaan
Vehicles Entered During Early Morning Hours In New Canaan At least three vehicles were entered in an area neighborhood during the overnight hours. The New Canaan Police Department received three complaints regarding vehicles entered early on Thursday, Nov. 5, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. According to the chief, at approximately 12:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to Weed Street regarding an individual attempting to enter the resident's vehicle.   A security system alert notified the resident that a vehicle drove into their driveway. The resident witnessed a suspicious vehicle drive to the back area of the drivewa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspects Caught On Video Attempting To Break Into Cars In Driveway Of New Canaan Home Suspects Caught On Video Attempting To Break Into Cars In Driveway Of New Canaan Home
Suspects Caught On Video Attempting To Break Into Cars In Driveway Of New Canaan Home Police are warning residents again to lock their vehicles after video surveillance showed two suspects attempting to enter two locked vehicles. The incident took place around 2 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, in New Canaan. Vehicles were entered and attempts were made to enter other locked vehicles, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. "The thieves were unsuccessful in entering the locked vehicles so they moved on to other driveways with unlocked vehicles," he added.  The crimes occurred on Old Stamford Road, Leslie Lane, and Mortimer Street, police said. A complete list of stolen…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Judge: Girlfriend In Missing Mom Case Can Leave State, Fotis Banned From Contacting Her Judge: Girlfriend In Missing Mom Case Can Leave State, Fotis Banned From Contacting Her
Judge: Girlfriend In Missing Mom Case Can Leave State, Fotis Banned From Contacting Her This story has been updated. As the attorney for the estranged husband of missing New Canaan mom Jennifer Farber Dulos is asking the state to drop all charges against Fotis Dulos' girlfriend Michelle Troconis so she can testify in his favor, a judge has ruled in favor of Troconis saying she can leave the state this weekend. Troconis is out on $500,000 bail on charges of tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution in connection with the disappearance of the mother of five on Friday, May 24.  The Superior Court judge ruled Friday, June 28 in favor of her attorney's request to allow he…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Home Burglaries Under Investigation In New Canaan Two Home Burglaries Under Investigation In New Canaan
Two Home Burglaries Under Investigation In New Canaan New Canaan Police are warning residents that within the past week there have been two residential burglaries. The department said it has investigated burglaries on upper Elm Street and Gerrish Lane. In response,  Police Chief Leon Krolikowski is asking residents to take a minute to review the following tips that help keep burglars at bay: Be wary of unknown visitors, always check ID's and never hire someone who comes to your door soliciting work.  Get to know your neighbors and look out for them. Report suspicious activity. Don't leave clues you are out of town by maki…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Canaan Home Burglarized While Family Away On Vacation, Police Say New Canaan Home Burglarized While Family Away On Vacation, Police Say
New Canaan Home Burglarized While Family Away On Vacation, Police Say Following a home burglary in New Canaan in which the family was away on vacation, police are asking residents to be sure and secure their residences. The burglary was discovered around 10:51 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at a home on Route 106 (Silvermine Road) when the family returned from vacation and found they had been the target of thieves, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. The residence was entered through a rear sliding glass door that was removed by the burglars. A number of items were stolen during the burglary. The residence did not have an alarm system, the chief said. &quo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Shoot, Kill Dog During Violent Attack In New Canaan Police Shoot, Kill Dog During Violent Attack In New Canaan
Police Shoot, Kill Dog During Violent Attack In New Canaan A member of the New Canaan Police Department was forced to fatally shoot a dog who posed a potential threat to local residents and would not stop attacking a neighbor's canine. A New Canaan resident made an emergency call to police shortly before noon on Saturday, June 16, where she “frantically stated that her dog was being violently attacked by an unknown dog” in her backyard. During the call, police said that the woman could be heard “screaming for help as she watched her dog attacked by the unknown dog.” Officers were sent to the residence as a “priority emergency,” and upon arrival, po…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Two New Canaan Police Officers Save Life Of One Of Their Own Two New Canaan Police Officers Save Life Of One Of Their Own
Two New Canaan Police Officers Save Life Of One Of Their Own Police are used to saving lives every day whether it be at a crash scene or a giving someone suffering from a drug overdose Narcan. On Saturday, May 19, just before 7 a.m. a pair of New Canaan police officers saved one of their own when Officer Jeffrey Pollock suffered a medical emergency while taking the department’s physical fitness test, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. According to Krolikowski, Officer Rex Sprosta who was administering the department's physical fitness test and Officer Tom Callinan who was working the patrol shift rendered life-saving care to Pollock after…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Audi Stolen In New Canaan, Another Vehicle In Same Driveway Entered Audi Stolen In New Canaan, Another Vehicle In Same Driveway Entered
Audi Stolen In New Canaan, Another Vehicle In Same Driveway Entered Police in New Canaan are urging local residents to lock up their cars at night and to take the keys inside at night following a recent rash of stolen luxury vehicles in recent days. An Audi A7 Premium was stolen from a Turtleback Road residence during the early morning hours on Tuesday, according to New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski, who noted that a second vehicle was also entered and rummaged through in the driveway, though no items were stolen. Police released two videos of the suspects, which depict three hooded men with their faces covered running up the driveway and straight in…

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by Zak Failla
News
Range Rovers Stolen In New Canaan Both Recovered In New Jersey Range Rovers Stolen In New Canaan Both Recovered In New Jersey
Range Rovers Stolen In New Canaan Both Recovered In New Jersey Two Range Rovers stolen from driveways in New Canaan have been recovered in two different New Jersey cities. According to New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski, both were stolen on Thursday, April 13, from driveways on Valley Road. Both stolen vehicles were unlocked and the keys were inside of each vehicle. These vehicle thefts occurred during the early morning hours, he said.  One stolen vehicle was recovered in Newark, and the other in Irvington, Krolikowski said. The chief said both crimes could have been prevented with the following tips: When unattended never leave the keys to y…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Unlocked Cars Stolen In New Canaan Overnight Two Unlocked Cars Stolen In New Canaan Overnight
Two Unlocked Cars Stolen In New Canaan Overnight Two unlocked cars with the keys inside were stolen overnight Tuesday from driveways in New Canaan, according to the chief of police. Chief Leon Krolikowski said a 2003 Mercedes was stolen from a driveway on Horton Lane and a 2017 Kia was stolen from Nubel Lane. The 2017 Kia was recovered in New Haven, he added. The Mercedes has not been found. In addition, on Wednesday, the department received reports of vehicles being entered on Crystal Street, Lincoln Drive and Nubel Lane. The vehicle thefts and the vehicle entries occurred during the early morning hours. "It is probable that thes…

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by Kathy Reakes