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Man Warming Up Vehicle Has It Stolen At Gunpoint, Bridgeport Police Say

A man who was warming up his vehicle had it stolen after a person with a gun got into the car, Bridgeport Police said.

Bridgeport Police are warning the public not to leave their vehicles running to warm up after one was allegedly stolen at gunpoint.

Bridgeport Police are warning the public not to leave their vehicles running to warm up after one was allegedly stolen at gunpoint.

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The incident took place around 8 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, on the 400 block of Wells Street, said Scott Appleby, Director of Office Of Emergency Management.

No injuries were sustained by the victim, but the incident has officials warning against the practice.

"Bridgeport PD advises the public to deter from warming up their vehicles when no one is present," Appleby said.

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