2 More Vehicles Burglarized In New Canaan's Irwin Park: Police

NEW CANAAN, CT — Two vehicles were burglarized at Irwin Park in New Canaan on Sunday afternoon, similar to a pair of vehicle break-ins at the same park in October, according to New Canaan police.

The Sunday break-ins were reported at about 3:30 p.m., in which the front passenger side windows on both vehicles — a Honda Pilot and a Subaru Legacy — were smashed, said Police Chief Leon Krolikowski.

"The owners of the vehicles were using the park while the crime was being committed," Krolikowski said. "Upon returning to their vehicles, they noticed their front passenger side window had been smashed in.

"The following items were stolen from the vehicles: Two purses, a wallet, cash, credit cards, a debit card, driver’s licenses, and an iPhone 11."

Other towns throughout Fairfield County are experiencing similar crimes, the chief said, adding that "it is probable that the crimes are being committed by the same suspects."

Krolikowski recommends that residents avoid leaving valuables in a vehicle, but lock the vehicle and secure the valuables in the event they are left in the vehicle.