connecticut car theft

Watertown police are asking residents to take precautions after several reports of suspects getting into open garages to try and steal cars. Police said they’ve seen vehicle-related crimes double compared to last year and that it’s not happening under the cover of darkness. “We’ve definitely seen a rise in crime during the daylight hours. What typically would happen after...

Republican leaders are calling for a special session to combat juvenile car theft in Connecticut.

New data shows youth car thefts are trending down this year. Advocates gathered at the state capitol to draw attention to the new numbers, which they say is proof Connecticut’s laws work. “We must shine a light on these issues but not mar the light with untruths, lies and innuendos,” Rep. Toni Walker, D-New Haven, said. Walker said she...

in communities around the state, residents are attending town meetings, voicing concern over the rise in crime. As people grow frustrated, some police departments are concerned about people taking measures into their own hands.

Residents in Newtown are being advised to beware of a group of people trying to enter and steal unlocked cars in the area, police said. Officials said two men and one woman they believe to be responsible for the break-ins are driving a black Mercedes. The car has no front plate and a chrome front grille, police said. Police said…

A bill addressing the pandemic-related spike in car thefts by youth narrowly won the support of a key committee this week but its future remains uncertain. “This is a concern in my community. That said, I would agree that more things can be done like locking our doors in our driveways,” Democratic Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, of West Hartford, said. Gilchrest…