Third Arrest Made in Wilton Car Burglaries: Police

WILTON, CT — A third man was arrested in connection with two car burglaries and identity theft in Wilton in December. Andrew Reed Altman, 36, of Bristol was the third man arrested in connection to the burglaries on Rivergate Drive and West Meadow Road. Police say Aultman and two other men have been charged with multiple counts of burglary and larceny, in addition to identity theft.

Investigators also found that a victim's credit cards had been used in Waterbury and Southington. Jay Crump Jr., 27, and Michael Mallardi, 38, both of Bristol were arrested in March in connection with the thefts.

Car break-ins have become more prevalent in recent months. Police warned residents in December of recent upticks in vehicle and home burglaries. In August, police in Ridgefield, Redding and Brookfield warned residents about several smash and grab incidents in their towns.