Southbury Police Warn Against Car Thieves: 'Do Not Be An Easy Target'

SOUTHBURY, CT — Police are urging residents on social media to lock their cars following the theft of a vehicle from outside a Woodland Hills Road residence.

The motorist left the vehicle running "for a couple minutes while running into a house and when they came out, it was gone," according to police.

Cars are stolen in a matter of seconds, and many cars do not even need to have the keys inside in order to move once they’re started, police posted on Facebook.

"Do not be an easy target. Don’t leave your car running unattended! Lock your doors, take your keys and turn off the ignition," police warned.