6 Cars Stolen In Early Morning Stratford Thefts: Police

STRATFORD, CT — Six cars were reported stolen Tuesday in Stratford, according to police.

The thefts occurred between 5 and 7:30 a.m., police said. The thieves targeted cars that were unlocked, with the engine running, and were left unattended, according to police, who said one vehicle was stolen from a gas station and the others were taken from residential neighborhoods.

“The Stratford Police would like to remind car owners to lock their cars, do not leave keys in the cars, and do not leave them unattended during warming,” police said in a news release. “Car owners should consider additional anti-theft devices such as steering wheel and pedal locks.”

The thefts happened in the:

• 2700 block of Broadbridge Avenue;
• 100 block of Clover Street;
• 100 block of Douglas Street;
• 200 block of Light Street;
• 600 block of Light Street;
• 600 block of Success Avenue.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 203-385-4104, call the confidential tip line at 203-375-8477 or use the Stratford Police Department’s Tip411 mobile app. For incidents that require an immediate law enforcement response, call 203-385-4100 or 911 for emergencies.