Police Search For Suspects In Berlin Car Thefts

BERLIN, CT — Police responded to a call early Tuesday reporting that people in a dark-colored SUV in the Blue Ridge Road area were attempting to enter unlocked vehicles.

Police said the following in a Facebook post: "This morning at approximately 04:51 AM, Berlin Police responded to a call for service on Blue Ridge Road reporting that occupants of a dark colored SUV were attempting to enter unlocked vehicles in the area. While responding to the area (Spicewood Lane), officers observed an individual on foot running toward a dark colored SUV, possibly a Honda CRV. The individual appeared to enter the driver’s side rear door. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, that was occupied by three young looking individuals. The operator of the vehicle accelerated around the police cruiser, over the curb, and fled toward the Brooke Meadow / Reservoir Road area. The vehicle was not located.

"Photographs of the suspect vehicle and one suspect wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a Puma logo on the back are pictured below. If anyone has further information regarding the vehicle or its occupants, please contact Sergeant Cyr at (860) 828-7194 or tcyr@berlinpd.org."