Crime & Safety
Over 25 Burglaries Reported In New Canaan In 2025, Including 2 This Week: Police
Police also provided a list of prevention tips to help New Canaan residents protect themselves from burglaries.
NEW CANAAN, CT — Police have investigated 27 burglaries in New Canaan throughout 2025, including two that were reported in the past week, the department announced Thursday.
In a Facebook post, police said they are continuing to see a trend of burglars gaining access through a second floor window or door using a ladder either brought to the scene or already at the home.
According to police, many houses do not have alarm systems that include second floor motion sensors or second floor glass break/forced entry detection, leading to alarms not being set off.
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These burglaries occurred while residents were out of the house, police noted.
"We share this information to keep the public informed and provide some prevention tips in hopes of halting this rising number of burglaries," police wrote on Facebook. "NCPD is increasing patrols and we have been working diligently to gather any evidence possible and canvass all neighborhoods where these burglaries have occurred."
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The following prevention tips and burglary information were provided by the New Canaan Police Department:
- Secure your house and set the alarm. Activate second floor motion sensors/glass break detection.
- Ensure security cameras work properly.
- Have a trusted person stay at the house if you are away.
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