Crime & Safety
Multiple Cars Broken Into in East Lyme
A late model BMW sedan was stolen and an attempt to steal a BMW SUV was made, police said. Items were taken from unlocked cars.
Several vehicle break-ins were reported to the East Lyme Police Department. The break-ins occurred in the early morning hours of May 16, between midnight and 3:35 a.m. Residents on Attawan Avenue, Black Point Road and Terrace Avenue were impacted.
According to the East Lyme Police Department, a late model BMW sedan was stolen and an attempt to steal a BMW SUV was made.
"The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Waterbury, CT," police said. "This office has been dispatched to investigate several of the car breaks and reports indicate that for the most part the thieves only stole money, GPS's and credit cards. It was also noted that the offenders only stole items from unlocked vehicles. Please ensure that you properly secure your vehicles and do not leave valuable items in view. These simple steps could prevent you from being a victim."
The case is under investigation by East Lyme Detective Mark Comeau.
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