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Shootout: Stratford Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire With Car Thieves Shootout: Stratford Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire With Car Thieves
Shootout: Stratford Homeowner Exchanges Gunfire With Car Thieves A Connecticut man traded gunfire with two suspects who he said were trying to steal his car early Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, in Fairfield County, authorities said.  A homeowner called Stratford Police to his 200 block of Burritt Ave. home around 4:30 a.m. to report the shooting.  He told officers that he saw two men attempting to steal his car from the driveway.  Related: Armed Carjackers Steal Porsche At Fairfield Stop Light It's unclear who fired first, but police noted multiple bullet holes in the man's home, authorities said. The thieves ran away rather than finish the f…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects
Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for any videos they may have to help catch two men who allegedly committed a home burglary. The burglary took place in Ridgefield around 7 p.m., Monday, May 29 on Pinecrest Drive near North Street. According to Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police, the burglary appeared to involve two men dressed in dark clothing.  "We are asking for the public's assistance to check their residential security cameras for any suspicious activity around the above time frame, that may help with identifying the individuals or vehicle used," Raines sa…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Do The 9 P.M. Routine,' Police Warn After 2 Vehicles Stolen Overnight In Easton 'Do The 9 P.M. Routine,' Police Warn After 2 Vehicles Stolen Overnight In Easton
'Do The 9 P.M. Routine,' Police Warn After 2 Vehicles Stolen Overnight In Easton Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles after two vehicles were stolen overnight in Fairfield County. The two vehicles were stolen overnight on May 15 or May 16 in the Lower Easton area, said the Easton Police Department. One vehicle was located due to a GPS device, police said. Officers said residents should do the "9 P.M." routine where they lock all vehicles and doors to their homes at 9 p.m. each night.  In addition, if you have a GPS location device in your vehicle, make sure it is active.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police In Fairfield County Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts Police In Fairfield County Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts
Police In Fairfield County Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts Police are offering residents guidance on preventing the theft of holiday packages. During the holiday season, there is an increase in online shopping, which means the items will be shipped to your home, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police Department in Fairfield County.  Skoumbros said there are concerns that package thefts will increase in the coming weeks.  To make sure you hold onto all of your gifts, police are offering some tips to ensure a safe holiday season. Package Theft: Have your package delivered to your workplace. Require a signature for deliv…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In Fairfield County Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In Fairfield County
Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County issued an alert following a string of vehicle thefts. The New Canaan Police Department said the thefts and suspicious incidents took place between Friday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 30. Officers first responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from a driveway in the area of Weed Street and Richmond Hill Road in New Canaan at about 1:20 a.m. on Friday, according to the report. The owner said the keys to their 2016 Land Rover had been left in the vehicle, along with a checkbook, a laptop, and work-related paperwork, police said. Another resident of Weed Street then …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Jewelry, Handbags Stolen From Fairfield County Home, Police Say Jewelry, Handbags Stolen From Fairfield County Home, Police Say
Jewelry, Handbags Stolen From Fairfield County Home, Police Say Police have asked the public for information after handbags and jewelry were stolen from a Fairfield County home. The New Canaan Police Department said authorities received a report of a burglary at a home on White Oak Shade Road at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21. A resident reportedly arrived home and saw that the patio door in the back of the home was broken. Police said the alarm system wasn't activated at the home, and the patio door wasn't alarmed. Investigators asked that anyone with information about the case call 203-594-3522.

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season
Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season The rise in online shopping during the holiday season also brings an increase in porch piracy.  Here's what authorities are saying people can do to prevent these thefts. In November, the Yonkers Police Department shared tips for residents to use to prevent porch pirates from stealing their deliveries.  Help stop Porch Pirates - follow these tips to prevent Delivery Package theft It's that time of year again! As the... Posted by Yonkers Police Department on Sunday, November 21, 2021 These tips included having packages delivered to places where you will be, such as the office or place …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
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
Police & Fire
Police Warn Local Residents After Home Burglary In Fairfield County Police Warn Local Residents After Home Burglary In Fairfield County
Police Warn Local Residents After Home Burglary In Fairfield County Police have released tips for area residents to prevent burglaries after a home was burglarized in Fairfield County. Authorities investigated a burglary at an unoccupied house on Butler Lane at about 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, according to the New Canaan Police Department. Police recommended that residents do the following in order to prevent burglaries and break-ins: Check the identity of visitors before allowing them into your home. Contact authorities if you see suspicious people or vehicles. Be a good neighbor by getting to know your neighbors, and report suspicious activity in the are…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 There's no such thing as being "too secure," especially when it comes to safeguarding your home. The blurams Outdoor Pro Security Camera Outdoor System will help add a layer of protection to your home during the holiday season, when package theft tends to rise, and beyond. Initially priced at $89, this security camera is currently 33% off at $59.99. Home security cameras are critical for a plethora of reasons. Besides the fact that you'll have an extra eye on your property, it can help deter potential crimes against your home or even your neighbor's if their house is in the view of your camer…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Police & Fire
One Vehicle Stolen, Multiple Entered In Latest Incidents In New Canaan One Vehicle Stolen, Multiple Entered In Latest Incidents In New Canaan
One Vehicle Stolen, Multiple Entered In Latest Incidents In New Canaan An Infinity was stolen from the driveway of a New Canaan driveway, and several other vehicles were entered overnight as residents continue leaving their vehicles unlocked. A Summit Ridge Road resident reported at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 that a 2017 Infinity QX60 was stolen after it was unlocked with the key left inside. The vehicle still has not been recovered. Earlier in the morning, between 7:30 a.m. and 7:55 a.m. on Friday, there were complaints from two Old Stamford Road residents who said their unlocked vehicles had been rummaged through. A wallet with credit cards was stolen from…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three More Unlocked Vehicles With Keys Inside Stolen In New Canaan Over Weekend Three More Unlocked Vehicles With Keys Inside Stolen In New Canaan Over Weekend
Three More Unlocked Vehicles With Keys Inside Stolen In New Canaan Over Weekend Residents continue to leave their vehicles unlocked in Fairfield County, and opportunistic thieves continue to break into them and steal them, police said. The New Canaan Police Department issued an alert on Monday, Aug. 31 after a third vehicle was stolen out of the city over the weekend. Police said that shortly before 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, the department received a report that a 2020 Mazda CX-5 was stolen from the driveway of a New Norwalk Road home after it was left unlocked with the key inside. That vehicle has not been located. According to police, over the weekend, a 2008 BMW X5 wa…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three Vehicles Stolen, Five Others Entered In New Canaan Weekend Theft Spree Three Vehicles Stolen, Five Others Entered In New Canaan Weekend Theft Spree
Three Vehicles Stolen, Five Others Entered In New Canaan Weekend Theft Spree The New Canaan Police Department is imploring residents to lock their cars and take their keys inside following a brand-new rash of auto thefts and reports of cars being broken into. In recent days, police received reports of three stolen vehicles and five others that were entered during a weekend spree in New Canaan. According to police, shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, a 2020 Lexus RX350 was stolen from a residence on Grover Road, which was later recovered in Waterbury. Another vehicle parked in the same driveway was also entered. Shortly after 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, a 20…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
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
Police & Fire
Thieves Still Busy Stealing Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say Thieves Still Busy Stealing Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say
Thieves Still Busy Stealing Vehicles In Fairfield County, Police Say The theft of vehicles has become a pretty common occurrence in many cities and towns in Fairfield County. During the early morning hours of Saturday, April 25, two Trumbull residents had their vehicles stolen from their driveways, as the vehicle theft trend continues throughout the area and state, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. The vehicles stolen over the weekend included a Honda Accord on George Street, Weir said.  The vehicle contained a variety of personal property, including credit cards, cash, jewelry, and a passport. During the late-night hours, the credit cards…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Resident Watches As Person In SUV Steals Credit Card Application From Mailbox, Darien PD Says Resident Watches As Person In SUV Steals Credit Card Application From Mailbox, Darien PD Says
Resident Watches As Person In SUV Steals Credit Card Application From Mailbox, Darien PD Says A Fairfield County resident watched a person stealing her credit card application and driver’s license information from her mailbox before taking off in an SUV, police said. An Outlook Drive resident reported to police in Darien that a notification from a home security video system went off shortly before noon on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when a dark-colored SUV pulled in front of her residence. According to police, the resident watched as a passenger exited the SUV, took the mail from the mailbox, returned to the vehicle and sped away. Police said that there was a credit card application in the o…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teens Caught On Security Camera Face Trespassing Charge In Wilton, Police Say Teens Caught On Security Camera Face Trespassing Charge In Wilton, Police Say
Teens Caught On Security Camera Face Trespassing Charge In Wilton, Police Say Two teens have been charged with trespassing after police say they were caught on a Wilton resident’s security camera. Wilton Police say a resident on Sturges Ridge Road reported noticing two young adult males wandering around his front yard when reviewing his home security camera footage on Monday, Aug. 5 around 5 a.m. The man claims the two males were out of the camera’s view but in the area where two of the residents’ unsecured vehicles were parked, police say. After about 10 minutes, the two males reappeared before walking down to the driveway and out of sight, according to police. No…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates
Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates Area residents should be on high alert for porch pirates after several deliveries were reported stolen to police over the summer. Police issued an alert cautioning that there have been several reports of packages being stolen from area homes after they were delivered. Police said that locals should be vigilant for people or vehicles that are unfamiliar to the neighborhood, and arrangements should be made to have packages delivered while one is at home, or to have a trusted person secure the items. According to police, to avoid being the victim of a porch pirate, residents should: Reques…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Stratford Burglary Suspects Pose As Water Company Employees Stratford Burglary Suspects Pose As Water Company Employees
Stratford Burglary Suspects Pose As Water Company Employees Stratford Police are asking residents for video surveillance after three men posed as water company employees using fake identification to gain access to a home in order to commit a burglary. The incident took place around 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, on Broadbridge Avenue, in Stratford, when an unidentified man posing as a water company employee used fake identification to gain access to the home stating he needed to check the water in the residence, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. The homeowner escorted the suspect into the basement at which time two …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Eye Gang Members After Two Jeeps Are Stolen In New Canaan Police Eye Gang Members After Two Jeeps Are Stolen In New Canaan
Police Eye Gang Members After Two Jeeps Are Stolen In New Canaan Police are eyeing gang members as suspects after two Jeeps were stolen in New Canaan. New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said the department received complaints on Sunday, May 5, that a 2017 Jeep Wrangler was stolen from the driveway of a residence on Barnegat Road, and that a 2016 Jeep Cherokee was stolen from the driveway of a residence on upper Elm Street.  Both stolen vehicles were unlocked and the key fobs were inside both vehicles, Krolikowski said. The 2016 Jeep Cherokee was recovered damaged on Oenoke Ridge Road, he said. In addition, on May 5, the department recei…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Issue Warning After Rash Of Residential, Auto Burglaries In Area Police Issue Warning After Rash Of Residential, Auto Burglaries In Area
Police Issue Warning After Rash Of Residential, Auto Burglaries In Area Fairfield County continues to contend with a rash of burglaries as opportunistic fraudsters break into unlocked homes and cars that are parked in the area overnight. The Darien Police Department issued an alert on Thursday, Jan. 10, as they continue to experience an increase in overnight-hour burglaries into unlocked vehicles. Police said that the trend is not isolated to Darien, and other municipalities in Fairfield County and throughout Connecticut have been plagued by similar burglaries at increasing rates. Det. James Palmieri said that many of the crimes are perpetrated by juvenile offe…

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by Zak Failla
News
Here's How To Avoid Being Target For Post-Holiday Burglars Here's How To Avoid Being Target For Post-Holiday Burglars
Here's How To Avoid Being Target For Post-Holiday Burglars The Connecticut State Police has issued an advisory alerting residents of an easy way to prevent post-holiday theft and burglary attempts. After the holidays, people typically dispose of the boxes their gifts came in by taking them to the curb, often several days in advance. This makes it much easier for thieves to target certain homes because they can easily identify the new valuables inside. That being said, if you received a new television or even something smaller in size like a smartphone as a holiday gift this year, dispose of the box properly: Break down gift boxes and place them int…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
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
Police & Fire
Video: Do You Know This Porch Pirate On Loose After Stealing Package In Fairfield? Video: Do You Know This Porch Pirate On Loose After Stealing Package In Fairfield?
Video: Do You Know This Porch Pirate On Loose After Stealing Package In Fairfield? A real-life Grinch was caught on camera in Fairfield stealing a package from the front door of a  home. Investigators from the Fairfield Police Department released surveillance video of a man who was caught red-handed stealing two packages from a Park Avenue home on Wednesday, Dec. 19. In the video, the man can be seen parking his car, sprinting up to the porch, and stealing the two Amazon packages. The footage was captured on a doorbell surveillance camera. Police described the suspect as a white or Hispanic man in his mid-30s, wearing a dark winter hat, blue jeans and a dark colored …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Westport Homes Burglarized While Families Sleeping Two Westport Homes Burglarized While Families Sleeping
Two Westport Homes Burglarized While Families Sleeping Westport police are once again reminding residents to lock their homes and vehicles following the burglary of two residences while the families were sleeping. The incidents occurred during the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 17, and again on Thursday, Dec. 20, two residences were burglarized by the suspects entering through unlocked doors while the residents were home sleeping, the Westport Police said. During the course of the first burglary, several items were stolen. Additionally, several unlocked cars in the neighborhood had been rifled through.  During the second burglar…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
New Stolen Car Incident Prompts Police Warning In New Canaan New Stolen Car Incident Prompts Police Warning In New Canaan
New Stolen Car Incident Prompts Police Warning In New Canaan Police in New Canaan have a clear message for local residents: don’t leave your keys in an unlocked car. A car was stolen out of a Woodridge Drive driveway overnight on Thursday, police said, noting that the owner left the keys in the vehicle. “Car stolen overnight from Woodridge Drive...keys left in vehicle #tooeasy #lockyourcars #newcanaan #newcanaanpolice #dontbeavictim," they posted on Instagram. The incident is the latest of several stolen car incidents in Fairfield County. In April, several men were caught on camera stealing an Audi from a driveway in New Canaan. That theft came…

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by Zak Failla
News
Range Rovers Stolen In Fairfield County Both Recovered In New Jersey Range Rovers Stolen In Fairfield County Both Recovered In New Jersey
Range Rovers Stolen In Fairfield County 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
Police & Fire
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
News
Lock Your Vehicles, State Police Warn Connecticut Residents Lock Your Vehicles, State Police Warn Connecticut Residents
Lock Your Vehicles, State Police Warn Connecticut Residents Connecticut State Police officials are encouraging the community to lock their cars at night as detectives continue their investigation into a suspicious man who was caught on surveillance cameras peering into a car looking for property to steal. Police are investigating an attempted break-in that occurred at around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10 in Durham outside a local home, where a man in a hooded sweatshirt was caught attempting to get into the locked vehicle. Police said that some suspects look for cars that are unlocked and easy to access, meaning there are no smashed windows, no force…

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by Zak Failla