Crime & Safety
'Suspicious Vehicle' Rams Naugatuck Police Cruiser And Flees: PD
The patrol officer and K-9 officer inside were not injured in the Thursday incident.
NAUGATUCK, CT — A "suspicious vehicle" rammed a marked Naugatuck police cruiser early Thursday and fled, causing damage to the police vehicle but not injuring the officer and K-9 officer inside, according to authorities.
The incident occurred at about 12:30 a.m. near Seth Drive and Highland Avenue, and police are asking for the public's help in identifying the vehicle and the driver.
Police described the vehicle as a dark metallic blue 2013-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon.
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"The vehicle will likely have damage to its headlamps and bumper," Naugatuck police wrote on Facebook.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of this vehicle or its operator is urged to contact the Naugatuck Police Department at 203-729-5221; Sergeant Derek Poundstone is investigating. Additionally, confidential tips can be left on the department's Tip Line at 203-720-1010.
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