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Car Break-ins

Purses, Laptops Stolen From Vehicles At Trail Parking Lot In Yorktown Purses, Laptops Stolen From Vehicles At Trail Parking Lot In Yorktown
Purses, Laptops Stolen From Vehicles At Trail Parking Lot In Yorktown Authorities in Northern Westchester are investigating several car break-ins that happened at a trailway parking lot.  The incidents happened on Wednesday, Feb. 7 between 4 and 4:30 p.m. in Yorktown at the North County Trailway parking lot on Route 118, according to Yorktown Police. According to the department, the suspects involved forced their way into three locked vehicles and stole several items, including purses and laptops.  The thefts are now under investigation, police said. The department also warned residents to remove valuables from their unoccupied vehicles to av…
Paramus Police Officer Struck At Mall By Hit-And-Run Driver Paramus Police Officer Struck At Mall By Hit-And-Run Driver
Paramus Police Officer Struck At Mall By Hit-And-Run Driver A Paramus police officer was rushed to a local hospital after being struck by a car driven by a fleeing suspect Monday night in the lower-level parking garage at the Garden State Plaza, authorities confirmed. "They were looking at suspects who were breaking into cars when a vehicle sped through the parking lot clipping one of the officers" before 8:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The vehicle -- described by witnesses as a black Honda CRV -- kept going and sped off. Fellow officers took their colleague to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood with a knee injury, resp…
Vermont Man Behind Break-In Spree In Bernardston, Northfield: DA Vermont Man Behind Break-In Spree In Bernardston, Northfield: DA
Vermont Man Behind Break-In Spree In Bernardston, Northfield: DA A 40-year-old Vermont man will spend the next five years behind bars after pleading guilty to a string of car break-ins in Franklin County, where he stole from 11 victims, authorities said.  Schuyler D. Gibson, of Brattleboro, Vermont, admitted to more than 20 charges, including seven counts of breaking into a motor vehicle, four counts of theft under $1,200, and theft with a credit card, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  Gibson is accused of a spree of break-ins that began with a home invasion on Sept. 24 in Bernardston and continued with seven car…
Littering Complaints Lands Wanted Man Behind Bars In Stafford County: Sheriff Littering Complaints Lands Wanted Man Behind Bars In Stafford County: Sheriff
Littering Complaints Lands Wanted Man Behind Bars In Stafford County: Sheriff A man wanted for failure to appear and car break-ins was arrested when authorities in Stafford County caught him dumping trash at a motel, they said. Jared Beacham, 37, of Goochland, had apparently dumped trash at the Super 8 Motel on Warrenton Road around 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. Beacham told a responding deputy he was “pretty sure” there were warrants out for his arrest. He was right: Beacham had failure to appear warrants from Hanover County, Stafford County, and the city of Richmond, authorities said. The preexisting charge for the Hanover …
'Notorious' Springfield Man Busted Again For Car Break-Ins In Forest Park: Police 'Notorious' Springfield Man Busted Again For Car Break-Ins In Forest Park: Police
'Notorious' Springfield Man Busted Again For Car Break-Ins In Forest Park: Police A man with a "notorious" history with Springfield police was arrested again after officers say he was caught breaking into cars.  Darrell Cowlan, of Springfield, who was recently released on larceny, breaking and entering, and fraud charges, was arrested again in connection with several car break-ins in the Forest Park neighborhood, police said. Police said they had reports of car break-ins in that area and found surveillance footage that showed the suspect. Officers were able to identify Cowlan in them.  On Friday, Oct. 20, detectives arrested Cowlan on Belmont Avenue.…
Burglars Strike Twice In One Night At Darien Ice Rink, Tennis Courts: Police Burglars Strike Twice In One Night At Darien Ice Rink, Tennis Courts: Police
Burglars Strike Twice In One Night At Darien Ice Rink, Tennis Courts: Police Police are on the lookout for the person (or people) responsible for two separate car break-ins that occurred on the same night, just down the street from one another. Both burglaries occurred on Saturday, September 23 in the Fairfield County town of Darien, according to the Darien Police Department. At around 4 p.m. that day, a woman parked her car at the Darien Tennis Club, located at 98 Old Kings Highway North. When she left the tennis club an hour and a half later, her rear window had been smashed, and her purse had been taken from the vehicle. Police responded to another scene, l…
Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins
Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins Police are warning residents about confronting individuals attempting to break into their vehicles after a recent incident in Fairfield County. Most recently, in the overnight hours over the Memorial Day weekend, a homeowner in the town of Fairfield in the Reef Road area was confronted by someone attempting to break into his vehicle.  After attempting to identify the subjects, a gunshot was heard and officers from the Fairfield Police Department later found a shell casing in the roadway.  "It was determined that one of the suspects fired one round, unsure if it was at …
Teens Busted Breaking Into Multiple Cars In Springfield: Police Teens Busted Breaking Into Multiple Cars In Springfield: Police
Teens Busted Breaking Into Multiple Cars In Springfield: Police Three teenagers were arrested early Sunday morning, May 21, after authorities said they broke into multiple cars over the weekend in Hampden County.  Springfield police were called to the 100 block of Prospect Street to reports of four people breaking into vehicles a little after 2 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived, three of the thieves sprinted away.  A 17-year-old who stayed put was arrested with tools used for car break-ins, cash, a wallet, and 12 credit cards that belonged to other people, authorities said. A little more than an hour later, police responded to the 300 blo…
String Of Car Break-Ins In Methuen Attributed To Unknown Duo: Police String Of Car Break-Ins In Methuen Attributed To Unknown Duo: Police
String Of Car Break-Ins In Methuen Attributed To Unknown Duo: Police Police received 15 reports of car break-ins in one night and are attributing the incidents to a pair of unknown men, officials say.  The cars, located on Bridal Path Lane and Sevoian Drive, were broken into, rummaged through, or had items removed from them on the evening of Friday, March 17, according to the Methuen Police Department.  We are looking to identify the two male subjects in this photo. Last night, our officers took 15 reports for cars being broken into, rummaged through or having items taken from them on Bridal Path Lane and Sevoian Drive. Please call the Methuen PD with …
Cambridge Police Seeking Thieves Who Made Off With Police Equipment, Car Cambridge Police Seeking Thieves Who Made Off With Police Equipment, Car
Cambridge Police Seeking Thieves Who Made Off With Police Equipment, Car Cambridge Police are searching for two suspects after several cars were broken into and police equipment were stolen during several overnight break-ins.  Police responded for a report of an alarm going off at a gas station near 2500 Massachusetts Avenue around 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, police said.  Upon arrival, officers determined that someone had broken into the business. They soon found an abandoned 2007 Mercedes SUV nearby, which was stolen from the gas station.  In addition, police later learned that a black Ford Taurus was also stolen from the …
KNOW HIM? ID Sought For Suspect In Northampton County Car Break-In Spree KNOW HIM? ID Sought For Suspect In Northampton County Car Break-In Spree
Know HIM? ID Sought For Suspect In Northampton County Car Break-In Spree Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who was seen on surveillance footage breaking into several cars in Northampton County. The suspect, pictured above, entered multiple unlocked vehicles and stole cash and other valuables between midnight and 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, Forks Township Police said. Areas hit include Sullivan Tr., Clark Pl., Red Barn Dr., and Trails End Ct., according to a map posted by the department. The man may be in his late 20s or early 30s, authorities said. Scroll down to view additional surveillance photos of the suspect and a map …
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicles In Yorktown Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicles In Yorktown
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicles In Yorktown Police in the Hudson Valley are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused in a series of car break-ins in Northern Westchester. Multiple vehicles were broken into early on Friday, July 15, in Yorktown, in the Shrub Oak and Mohegan Lake areas, according to Yorktown Police. Investigators released surveillance footage showing the suspect wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and an orange and red face mask. Police said they were increasing patrols in the area and would have extra officers out as a result of the break-ins. In the early hours of July 15th there were multip…
Car Break-In Suspects Nabbed By Jersey Shore Police Car Break-In Suspects Nabbed By Jersey Shore Police
Car Break-In Suspects Nabbed By Jersey Shore Police Three suspects in car break-ins have been arrested on the Jersey Shore, authorities said. On Friday June 10, at 3:28 a.m, Jackson Police Officer Travis Ceppaluni responded to a residence on Round Hill Road when a resident reported being alerted by his Ring security camera of an unknown person in his driveway near his vehicles.  At approximately 4:30 a.m. when checking Overlook Drive, Police Officer Christopher Brown observed a subject run into the woods from a Ford Explorer which was parked in a driveway with the door left open. In the street near this residence was a 2005 Buick with…
Police Search For Suspects Accused Of Smashing 10 Car Windows In Naugatuck Police Search For Suspects Accused Of Smashing 10 Car Windows In Naugatuck
Police Search For Suspects Accused Of Smashing 10 Car Windows In Naugatuck Police are searching for two suspects who are accused of smashing 10 car windows overnight in a Connecticut neighborhood. Police said the car break-ins happened beginning at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, May 8, in the New Haven County town of Naugatuck. "Good morning to everyone except whoever decided to smash 10 (and counting) car windows over night last night," the Naugatuck Police Department said in a Facebook post. "It’s safe to say we don’t think you’re making your mother very proud this Mother’s Day!" Police reported that the incidents happened in the areas surrounding Millville Avenu…
14 Vehicles Entered, Loaded Handgun Stolen In CT Town, Police Say 14 Vehicles Entered, Loaded Handgun Stolen In CT Town, Police Say
14 Vehicles Entered, Loaded Handgun Stolen In CT Town, Police Say Police in a Connecticut town are alerting residents after more than a dozen vehicles were illegally entered, and several items were stolen, including a loaded handgun. The Wolcott Police Department in New Haven County reported on Monday, Feb. 7, that 14 vehicles were entered by a group of young people over the past weekend. "It appears that these young criminals have become more emboldened and are now not only entering unlocked vehicles, but are also breaking out windows of vehicles that they find are locked," police said.  The department reported that a homeowner in a town in the are…
Suspect Rams Police Car, Crashes After Chase In Howard County Suspect Rams Police Car, Crashes After Chase In Howard County
Suspect Rams Police Car, Crashes After Chase In Howard County A man was arrested after ramming a police car, and leading officers on a chase that ended in a crash in Columbia (Howard County) on Wednesday evening, authorities said. An officer conducting an area check at a shopping center in the 6400 block of Dobbin Road noticed a man trying to break into cars around 5:50 p.m., Howard County police said. When he saw the officer, he took off in his 2002 Chevrolet Impala, crashing into an unoccupied police car and another vehicle, police said. No injuries were reported.  The suspect led police on a short chase along Snowden River Park…
Know Her? CT State Police Ask Public's Help Identifying Bank Fraud Suspect Know Her? CT State Police Ask Public's Help Identifying Bank Fraud Suspect
Know Her? CT State Police Ask Public's Help Identifying Bank Fraud Suspect Police have asked the public for help identifying a woman accused of cashing checks that belonged to several victims of recent car break-ins in Connecticut.  The woman cashed checks in the Windham County Town of Killingly and the Mossup area, police reported.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Trooper Blanchette #349 at (860)779-4900, Ext# 2011, or email Wilfred.Blanchetteiv@ct.gov.  Tipsters are asked to reference case number 2100475677.
Three CT Men Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle Wanted For Various Other Crimes, Police Say Three CT Men Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle Wanted For Various Other Crimes, Police Say
Three CT Men Nabbed In Stolen Vehicle Wanted For Various Other Crimes, Police Say Three men wanted in dozens of car break-ins and catalytic converter thefts through Connecticut have been arrested after attempting to evade police. The incident started around 6 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, when Hartford Police patrol officers observed a blue Infiniti M35 bearing a Massachusetts registration, police said. This vehicle was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Addison Street on Sunday, July 25, said Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert. The vehicle was also wanted in connection with dozens of car break-ins and catalytic converter thefts in numerous t…
Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Trio Of Western Mass Car Break-In Suspects Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Trio Of Western Mass Car Break-In Suspects
Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Trio Of Western Mass Car Break-In Suspects Police are asking the public for help identifying three suspects in a number of car break-ins that happened in June.  The Springfield Police Department said the break-ins happened on June 24 in the East Forst Park neighborhood near the East Longmeadow line at about 3 a.m. The Springfield Police Department is seeking your help to identify these three suspects in car break-ins that occurred... Posted by Springfield Police Department on Thursday, July 8, 2021 Anyone with information is asked to call the detective bureau at 413-787-6355. Police are also reminding members of the community t…
Increase In Thefts, Break-Ins From Vehicles Sparks Concern In Western Mass Town Increase In Thefts, Break-Ins From Vehicles Sparks Concern In Western Mass Town
Increase In Thefts, Break-Ins From Vehicles Sparks Concern In Western Mass Town A recent rash of vehicle thefts and break-ins have caused police in Western Massachusetts to advise residents to lock up their cars at night. The Ludlow Police Department issued an alert this week following an uptick in stolen cars and break-ins in the area surrounding State Street in recent weeks in the town in Hampden County. In each incident, the cars were left open or unlocked with the keys left inside, police noted. At least two stolen vehicles were later recovered in Springfield. “Never leave a car unlocked, keys in the ignition, or valuables in plain view. Taking steps to secure yo…
Western Mass Man Charged For Using Credit Cards Stolen From Vehicles, Police Say Western Mass Man Charged For Using Credit Cards Stolen From Vehicles, Police Say
Western Mass Man Charged For Using Credit Cards Stolen From Vehicles, Police Say A 24-year-old man was nabbed for allegedly using stolen credit cards taken from vehicles during burglaries in Western Massachusetts. Darrell Cowlan, of Springfield, was arrested on Monday, March 22, by Springfield Police Officers near the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Bryant Street, said the Springfield Police. Cowlan was arrested after detectives assigned to the auto theft and housebreak units under the direction of Captain Trent Duda had been investigating several car breaks in the Forest Park neighborhood, police said. In several incidents, credit cards were stolen from the cars an…
BUSTED: Out-Of-Town Pair Caught Trying To Burglarize Cars In Morris County BUSTED: Out-Of-Town Pair Caught Trying To Burglarize Cars In Morris County
Busted: Out-Of-Town Pair Caught Trying To Burglarize Cars In Morris County Two out-of-towners — one with an active warrant — were arrested for trying to break into several vehicles in Morris County overnight, police said. The pair was seen trying to enter cars along West Chrysler Street in Dover around 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Police Chief Jonathan Delaney said. The suspects -- whose names were not made public -- were tracked down with help from officers who were patrolling the area, Delaney said. One of the suspects had an active warrant out of Kearny and was turned over to their custody, police said. “The quick actions and the arrest of the fugitive prevented him a…
KNOW ANYTHING? West Whiteland PD Investigating Late Night Car Break-Ins KNOW ANYTHING? West Whiteland PD Investigating Late Night Car Break-Ins
Know Anything? West Whiteland PD Investigating Late Night Car Break-Ins Police in West Whiteland are investigating multiple car break-ins that occurred Wednesday night, authorities said. Officers discovered broken windows on several cars and noticed that the valuables were stolen, shortly after 7 p.m. near the Saints Philip and James Church at the intersection of East Lincoln Highway and North Ship Road, according to the West Whiteland Township Police Department. Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to submit a CRIMEWATCH tip or call the West Whiteland Township Police Department at (610) 692-5100.
Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Rape, Burglary During Home Invasion After Car Burglaries Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Rape, Burglary During Home Invasion After Car Burglaries
Long Island Man Indicted For Alleged Rape, Burglary During Home Invasion After Car Burglaries A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly breaking into a woman's home and raping her before burglarizing her home and then returning two days later, this time wearing clown makeup. Joseph T. Johnson, age 33, of Wyandanch, was indicted for the crimes on Wednesday, Feb. 10, as well for a string of car break-ins in the area, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini. “This is an extremely disturbing case,” Sini said. “As alleged in the indictment, this defendant went on a crime spree that escalated from breaking car windows to breaking into the victim’s home twice in …
Parking Lots Targetted: 100 Vehicles Broken Into In One Night Parking Lots Targetted: 100 Vehicles Broken Into In One Night
Parking Lots Targetted: 100 Vehicles Broken Into In One Night Over 100 vehicles, parked in business parking lots and condominium complexes, were broken into over the course of one night.  The cars, all parked along Kitts Lane between the Berlin Turnpike and Griswoldville Avenue in Newington, had their windows broken and items stolen from within on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 8. "We all came outside, it was about twenty of us, and our cars were broke into and rummaged through," Al Fraczek of Newington told Eyewitness News 3. Newington police are still investigating the incident, they said, but did not release any information about potential susp…
Police ID Hotspots For Car Break-Ins, Thefts Police ID Hotspots For Car Break-Ins, Thefts
Police ID Hotspots For Car Break-Ins, Thefts Car break-ins have gone up 50 percent in Worcester compared to this same time last year, according to police. Last September, 217 vehicles were reportedly broken into in Worcester, police said. In the previous year, September 2019, there had been 73 fewer car break-ins, police said, with 144 thefts reported. Thefts have been concentrated in a few areas, creating hotspots in the city, Worcester Police said. The city's car-crime hotspots include the Highland Street area and around St. Vincent’s Hospital. An emerging hotspot is developing in the Main South neighborhood, police said…
Man Shot At After Breaking Up Attempted Car Burglary Man Shot At After Breaking Up Attempted Car Burglary
Man Shot At After Breaking Up Attempted Car Burglary After confronting a would-be car burglar, a man was shot at. Rocky Hill Police said that on Thursday, Sept. 17, around 12:30 a.m., they received a report that shots were fired from a vehicle in the area of New Britain Avenue, police said. The homeowner allegedly interrupted a vehicle burglary in his driveway when he exited his house to confront the suspected perpetrator. The suspect then fled and got into a black SUV with New York plates and took off, police said. A single shot was heard coming from the vehicle, police said. No one was injured. The incident is under investigation. Rocky…
Teens Caught Breaking Into Cars In Fairfield County Teens Caught Breaking Into Cars In Fairfield County
Teens Caught Breaking Into Cars In Fairfield County A group of opportunistic teenagers in Fairfield County were busted after breaking into unlocked cars, police said. The Stratford Police Department launched an investigation this week after receiving multiple reports of cars being broken into in the past few days. On Thursday, Aug. 6, three teens were caught red-handed entering multiple vehicles, prompting a response from police in Stratford. Upon arrival, police said that Bridgeport resident Heriberto Soto-White, 18, and two other teens attempted to flee from officers on foot before all three were quickly apprehended. Following their arr…
Two Teens Nabbed For Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Danbury Two Teens Nabbed For Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Danbury
Two Teens Nabbed For Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Danbury Two teenagers were busted after allegedly attempting to break into a car in Fairfield County. Members of the Danbury Police Department were dispatched to Ryders Lane at approximately 7:35 a.m. on Thursday morning, where there was a report of two men attempting to enter parked cars in the area. Officers were able to eventually track down two 17-year-old suspects, who were taken into custody. The investigation into the incident found that the pair were in possession of stolen items from several overnight break-ins and they were subsequently arrested. The two teenagers were charged with crimi…
Police Seek To Speak To Car Break-In Victims After Suspects Nabbed Police Seek To Speak To Car Break-In Victims After Suspects Nabbed
Police Seek To Speak To Car Break-In Victims After Suspects Nabbed Connecticut State Police from Troop A-Southbury and the Southbury Police Department are seeking to speak to victims of car break-ins in the Roxbury and Southbury area. On July 15, 2018 at approximately 6:20 a.m., troopers responded to Southbury Road in Roxbury after a resident reported that two black male suspects were rummaging through his vehicle in his driveway, however when seen, the two suspects fled in a silver sedan. As troopers and Southbury police officers responded to the area, the silver sedan was located and the suspects were stopped and detained. Through the course of the i…
New Warning Issued After More Car Break-Ins Reported In Ridgefield New Warning Issued After More Car Break-Ins Reported In Ridgefield
New Warning Issued After More Car Break-Ins Reported In Ridgefield Police in Ridgefield are cautioning local residents to be sure their car doors are locked and valuables removed following newly reported incidents of car break-ins. The Ridgefield Police Department issued an alert to residents following multiple reports of money being stolen from parked cars that have been cropping up in recent weeks, including an incident where a credit card and hundreds of dollars were stolen from several cars on Old Sib Road driveways last month. In each of the instances, the cars were unlocked and parked. Police said that residents should remember to lock their doors, r…