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Vehicle Break-Ins In Northern Westchester Under Investigation: Here's Where Vehicle Break-Ins In Northern Westchester Under Investigation: Here's Where
Vehicle Break-Ins In Northern Westchester Under Investigation: Here's Where Authorities are asking for help from the public as they investigate a spate of vehicle break-ins in Northern Westchester.  The incidents happened overnight on Sunday, Oct. 8 in the Fox Meadow area of Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced.  According to the department, several unlocked vehicles in the area were rummaged through, prompting police to ask residents for any information or camera footage that may have captured the suspects.  Anyone with any information can contact the department by emailing info@yorktownpd.org.  "Whether you park your vehicles in the street or…

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by Ben Crnic
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Car Break-Ins: Numerous Thefts Under Investigation In Northern Westchester Car Break-Ins: Numerous Thefts Under Investigation In Northern Westchester
Car Break-Ins: Numerous Thefts Under Investigation In Northern Westchester Police in Northern Westchester are investigating a spate of overnight vehicle break-ins that resulted in personal items being stolen from unlocked cars.  The break-ins happened in Yorktown during the overnight hours of Saturday, July 15 into Sunday morning, July 16, according to Yorktown Police.  Areas where unlocked vehicles were broken into included Bridal Ridge, Jefferson Village, and Gomer Street.  Anyone who may have footage of the larcenies from their home surveillance cameras is asked to contact Yorktown Police at 914-962-4141.  This is a developing st…

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by Ben Crnic
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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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Firearms Stolen From Vehicle Parked In New Canaan Man's Driveway Firearms Stolen From Vehicle Parked In New Canaan Man's Driveway
Firearms Stolen From Vehicle Parked In New Canaan Man's Driveway Thieves broke the windows of parked vehicles in a resident's driveway, stealing four firearms and other valuables from inside, police said.  A resident living on Michigan Road in New Canaan found that cash was taken from one of two vehicles which was unlocked in his driveway on the morning of Monday, Dec. 14 and called police at approximately 10:55 a.m. He reported the following items missing from his second vehicle, which was locked and had its passenger-side window broken:  A money clip Cash Fishing rods Fishing reels Sporting equipment A .22 caliber pistol A .32 caliber pistol…

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by Christina Coulter
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Suspect In Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Nabbed Burglarizing Westchester Home Suspect In Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Nabbed Burglarizing Westchester Home
Suspect In Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Nabbed Burglarizing Westchester Home A man who was a suspect in a series of vehicle break-ins was nabbed by police after he was allegedly caught breaking into an area home. Jonathan Martin, 27, of Sleepy Hollow, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after Tarrytown Police spotted him acting suspiciously in the area of South Broadway, said Tarrytown Police Lt. Greg Budnar. Officers quickly recognized Martin, who is a suspect in a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred over the past several weeks within the Village of Tarrytown, Budnar said.  Officers continued to watch as Martin entered a residential neighbo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Apprehended In Westchester While Breaking Into Unlocked Cars Suspect Apprehended In Westchester While Breaking Into Unlocked Cars
Suspect Apprehended In Westchester While Breaking Into Unlocked Cars Police investigators have apprehended a man who was busted breaking into cars overnight in Westchester. The Yonkers Police Department announced that city resident Hector Hernandez was arrested early on Monday, Aug. 26, after being busted in the area of McLean Avenue attempting to rummage through unlocked cars in the area. Police said that Hernandez was taken into custody and charged with larceny and criminal tampering.  To help area residents avoid becoming victims, the police department has issued a handful of tips: Always keep valuables out of sight or in the trunk; Never leave …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Becomes Combative After Being Busted Breaking Into Cars In Westchester, Police Say Man Becomes Combative After Being Busted Breaking Into Cars In Westchester, Police Say
Man Becomes Combative After Being Busted Breaking Into Cars In Westchester, Police Say A 25-year-old man was taken into police custody after going on a crime spree and breaking into multiple cars in Westchester. Officers from the Scarsdale Police Department received a call at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, from a local resident reporting that a man - later identified as Astoria resident Stanley Dejusus-Cruz from Queens - was seen rummaging through a parked car on Pinecrest Road. Police said that Dejusus-Cruz was seen in the driveway entering a Buick Enclave that was parked in a driveway. When he emerged from the vehicle approximately a minute later, he had a w…

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by Zak Failla