Berlin police are issuing a warning after several pickups in town were broken into and said they learned that there were similar break-ins in Plainville, Southington and Cheshire.
Police said they received several reports Monday about vehicles that had been broken into overnight and realized that they were all pickups.
Several hundred dollars of tools were taken from one vehicle and smaller items were taken from the other vehicles, police said.
The eight trucks were of various makes and the break-ins were primarily in the western portions on Berlin.
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Police said it seemed unusual and they learned that there were similar incidents in Plainville, Southington and Cheshire in which someone forced their way into pickups.
Berlin police said it’s not clear why pickups are being specifically targeted. They said the pickups that have been targeted are primarily 2016 to 2019 GMC and Chevy models.
Authorities released a photo of a black Honda Accord with one person inside and called it a "suspect vehicle."
They ask residents to always keep their vehicles locked, never leave valuables in plain view in a vehicle and remain vigilant reporting any suspicious activity to the police.
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Anyone who sees anything suspicious is urged to contact Berlin Police at (860) 828-7080.
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