Construction Company Car Stolen In Willington

WILLINGTON, CT — A car belonging to a construction company was stolen in Willington, state police said.

On Tuesday at 7:06 p.m., state police were dispatched to 171 Tolland Turnpike to investigate a larceny complaint. An employee of Becker Construction said he saw three men take packages from a Honda Accord and move them to a gray 2002 Ford Escape that belonged to the company, a report indicates.

The men then stole the car and drove toward Interstate-84 and entered the westbound side of the highway, according to a report.

Trooper saw the vehicle near Exit 64, but had to call off a pursuit a short time later, according to a report. State police said the car was located later that night on Laurel Street in Hartford and returned to the owner.

The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information on the case can call sate police at 860-896-3200.