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Car Thefts, Burglaries Spike in Conn. During Pandemic
Towns in central Connecticut and across the state have experienced a dramatic increase in car thefts and burglaries in 2020, a trend officials have blamed on the pandemic but also on laws that restrict police from engaging in pursuits related to property crimes. The New Britain Herald reported that car burglaries in the city more than doubled in 2020 compared to 2019….
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New Britain Car Burglary Task Force Helps Reduce Crime
It’s a problem that’s plagued police departments across the state for quite some time, but this year many have seen a large increase in car break-in burglaries. “They’re opportunistic. They’re looking for that easy steal, the easy way to get into a car, get something of value, and move on,” said New Britain Police Chief Christopher Chute. To help...
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New Britain Car Burglary Task Force Helps Reduce Crime
It’s a problem that’s plagued police departments across the state for quite some time, but this year many have seen a large increase in car break-in burglaries.
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Plymouth Man Arrested After Police Found Heroin in His Car
A man was arrested in Plymouth after police found over 100 bags of heroin in his car.
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Police Search for Car Burglary Suspect in Rocky Hill
Police are searching for a suspect after multiple car burglaries in Rocky Hill on Wednesday morning.
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Lock it Up! Manchester Police See Uptick in Car Burglaries
Manchester police have a simple reminder for residents – lock your car.
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Curbing Car Break-Ins and Thefts: Manchester Considers Teen Curfew
After a series of car thefts and car burglaries, town officials in Manchester are considering an option they hope can curb the problem – a curfew for teenagers.
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West Hartford Police Seek ‘Dangerous' Burglary Suspect
West Hartford police have arrested more than 20 burglary suspects since June, but they’re still looking for one of the town’s most notorious criminals, who they say has been breaking into homes while residents are sleeping.
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West Hartford Police Seek ‘Dangerous' Serial Burglar
Investigators say DNA links the same suspect to at least 10 break-ins, some while unsuspecting homeowners slept.
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Police Seek Burglars Who Stole Two Cars, Broke Into Eight Others
Wolcott police are investigating a rash of car burglaries in town and looking for the culprits.