Vehicle Stolen, Items Taken From Cars In New Canaan: Police

NEW CANAAN, CT — Police said a vehicle was recently stolen and items such as a purse and a catalytic converter were taken from cars parked in New Canaan.

In a news release Tuesday, Chief of Police Leon Krolikowski said the department first received a call from a Summit Ridge Road resident Friday around 2 a.m. reporting two men attempting to steal the resident's vehicle.

Krolikowski said the vehicle, a 2014 Porsche Boxster, was stolen and the owner told police the vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside.

Later that day, around 7 a.m., a Fitch Lane resident reported three vehicles were entered overnight. According to the resident, a wallet containing credit cards was stolen from one of the vehicles and used to make fraudulent purchases.

A debit card, $200 cash and a purse were also taken from the unlocked vehicles, Krolikowski said.

According to Krolikowski, a cell phone was also reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Jelliff Mill Road around 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The following night, a catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a lot in the area of Richmond Hill Road and Park Street.

"Please remember to always lock your vehicles and take the keys with you," Krolikowski said in a news release. "Secure valuables; never leave valuables in your vehicle. Often, identity theft occurs when drivers' licenses and credit cards are stolen."

Anyone looking to stay informed and connected with police or send anonymous tips to the department is encouraged to download the "MYPD" app. Anyone with information can also contact the department at 203-594-3500.