Police: Car thefts on the rise in Fairfield

Police: Car thefts on the rise in Fairfield

Police in Fairfield are warning residents to take precautions as the number of car thefts in the area is on the rise.

Police say thirty five cars have been stolen since April 1. In many cases, they say the cars are left unlocked with the keys inwards. Police say they are not eyeing cars with windows cracked and many are not hot-wired either.

Sgt. Michael Paris, of the Fairfield Police Department, says cars that have a shove button embark are effortless targets if the keys are left inwards.

Police say the most latest incident happened Wednesday morning, when a car was stolen right out of someone’s driveway. Police say the man left his car unlocked with the keys inwards while he ran into the house.

In addition to car thefts, police say the number of reports of items stolen from cars has also enlargened.

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Police investigate possible robbery crime spree in Fairfield County

Police investigate possible robbery crime spree in Fairfield County

Police in three Fairfield County communities are investigating a possible crime spree that had robbers hitting three stores in a brief period of time.

Police in three Fairfield County communities are investigating a possible crime spree that had robbers hitting three stores in a brief period of time.

Police seek gunman in Bridgeport shooting

Police seek gunman in Bridgeport shooting

The shooting happened on Ellsworth Street in the parking lot behind the Borroughs Community Center around eleven p.m. Friday.

The shooting happened on Ellsworth Street in the parking lot behind the Borroughs Community Center around eleven p.m. Friday.

Police: Man robs Bethel gas station, attempts to break into car

Police: Man robs Bethel gas station, attempts to break into car

Police in Bethel are looking for a man who they say robbed a Gulf Station.

Police in Bethel are looking for a man who they say robbed a Gulf Station.

Police: Man had guns in car, one under child’s feet

Police: Man had guns in car, one under child’s feet

Police in Milford say they arrested a man for having guns in his car, one right under the feet of a 6-year-old child.

Police in Milford say they arrested a man for having guns in his car, one right under the feet of a 6-year-old child.

Bridgeport police make arrest in connection with ambush murder

Bridgeport police make arrest in connection with ambush murder

Police in Bridgeport have charged a man with an ambush murder that happened over the 4th of July holiday weekend.

Police in Bridgeport have charged a man with an ambush murder that happened over the 4th of July holiday weekend.

Bridgeport man arrested following standoff with police

Bridgeport man arrested following standoff with police

Police in Bridgeport say a man is facing charges after he engaged police in a standoff and threatened to kill one of his neighbors.

Police in Bridgeport say a man is facing charges after he engaged police in a standoff and threatened to kill one of his neighbors.

Fresh Haven man accused of attempted carjacking in Milford

Fresh Haven man accused of attempted carjacking in Milford

A man from Fresh Haven is behind bars and is facing a long list of charges after an attempted carjacking in Milford.

A man from Fresh Haven is behind bars and is facing a long list of charges after an attempted carjacking in Milford.

Man faces prison after admitting to stabbing man outside Norwalk bar

Man faces prison after admitting to stabbing man outside Norwalk bar

A man from Norwalk faces more than three years in prison after admitting he stabbed a man outside a popular bar.

A man from Norwalk faces more than three years in prison after admitting he stabbed a man outside a popular bar.

Bond set at $1M for man accused of killing man, searing evidence

Bond set at $1M for man accused of killing man, searing evidence

Bridgeport police say they’ve arrested a city man who shot and killed another man, then lit his car on fire.

Bridgeport police say they’ve arrested a city man who shot and killed another man, then lit his car on fire.

Bridgeport man accused of killing neighbor shows up in court

Bridgeport man accused of killing neighbor shows up in court

A man from Bridgeport accused of killing his neighbor after an argument inbetween their families appeared in court this morning.

A man from Bridgeport accused of killing his neighbor after an argument inbetween their families appeared in court this morning.

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Police investigate possible robbery crime spree in Fairfield County

Police investigate possible robbery crime spree in Fairfield County

Police in three Fairfield County communities are investigating a possible crime spree that had robbers hitting three stores in a brief period of time.

Police in three Fairfield County communities are investigating a possible crime spree that had robbers hitting three stores in a brief period of time.

Forecast: Mostly sunny, dry conditions for Labor Day

Forecast: Mostly sunny, dry conditions for Labor Day

Dry conditions are expected on this Labor Day after rain fell Sunday across parts of western Connecticut.

Dry conditions are expected on this Labor Day after rain fell Sunday across parts of western Connecticut.

Bridgeport youth football leader: Team harassed during practice

Bridgeport youth football leader: Team harassed during practice

The leader of a local youth football team in Bridgeport says the athletes are being harassed by other youthful people while they practice.

The leader of a local youth football team in Bridgeport says the athletes are being harassed by other youthfull people while they practice.

At least three families displaced following Bridgeport fire

At least three families displaced following Bridgeport fire

At least three families were left without a home after a fire swept through a multifamily home in Bridgeport.

At least three families were left without a home after a fire swept through a multifamily home in Bridgeport.

Woman killed in wrong-way crash in Wallingford

Woman killed in wrong-way crash in Wallingford

Connecticut state police say a woman driving the wrong way on Interstate ninety one was killed in a head-on crash in Wallingford.

Connecticut state police say a woman driving the wrong way on Interstate ninety one was killed in a head-on crash in Wallingford.

Home Depot, Lowe’s announce Labor Day weekend sales

Home Depot, Lowe’s announce Labor Day weekend sales

Home Depot and Lowe’s have both announced big Labor Day weekend sales.

Home Depot and Lowe’s have both announced big Labor Day weekend sales.

Ridgefield pair fly into Dallas, will drive supplies to Houston

Ridgefield pair fly into Dallas, will drive supplies to Houston

A pair of boys from Ridgefield who organized their own disaster ease effort to lend a helping forearm to the victims of Hurricane Harvey have made it to Texas.

A pair of fellows from Ridgefield who organized their own disaster ease effort to lend a helping forearm to the victims of Hurricane Harvey have made it to Texas.

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on North Korea

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on North Korea

The U.N. Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on North Korea today after a powerful nuclear test added another layer of urgency for diplomats wrestling with what to do next.

The U.N. Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on North Korea today after a powerful nuclear test added another layer of urgency for diplomats wrestling with what to do next.

Trump expected to announce end of DACA program Tuesday

Trump expected to announce end of DACA program Tuesday

President Trump is expected to announce the end of the DACA program Tuesday.

President Trump is expected to announce the end of the DACA program Tuesday.

Mnuchin: Congress needs to tie Harvey aid to debt limit bill

Mnuchin: Congress needs to tie Harvey aid to debt limit bill

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Congress needs to combine a $7.9 billion disaster ease package for Harvey with an increase in the nation’s borrowing limit.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Congress needs to combine a $7.9 billion disaster ease package for Harvey with an increase in the nation’s borrowing limit.

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Photos: President Trump, very first lady comeback to storm-struck Texas

Photos: President Trump, very first lady come back to storm-struck Texas

President Donald Trump and very first lady Melania Trump returned to Houston Saturday to meet with people affected by the devastating storm and flooding. They were scheduled to stop by a ease center to speak with volunteers before heading to Lake Charles, Louisiana, another area devastated by Harvey.

President Donald Trump and very first lady Melania Trump returned to Houston Saturday to meet with people affected by the devastating storm and flooding. They were scheduled to stop by a ease center to speak with volunteers before heading to Lake Charles, Louisiana, another area devastated by Harvey.

Force Friday: Very first look at fresh ‘Starlet Wars’ fucktoys and gear

Force Friday: Very first look at fresh ‘Starlet Wars’ fucktoys and gear

Hundreds of fans displayed up to be the very first to get their palms on fresh merchandise celebrating Starlet Wars: The Last Jedi at the Disney Store Times Square on September 1, two thousand seventeen in Fresh York City.

Hundreds of fans displayed up to be the very first to get their palms on fresh merchandise celebrating Starlet Wars: The Last Jedi at the Disney Store Times Square on September 1, two thousand seventeen in Fresh York City.

Photos: Harvey lashes Texas, brings catastrophic flooding

Photos: Harvey lashes Texas, brings catastrophic flooding

Rescuers in Texas were receiving too many calls to react to each one and had to prioritize life-and-death situations, officials said.

Rescuers in Texas were receiving too many calls to react to each one and had to prioritize life-and-death situations, officials said.

Photos: two thousand seventeen MTV Movie Music Awards

Photos: two thousand seventeen MTV Movie Music Awards

Glances and scenes from the two thousand seventeen MTV Movie Music Awards with host Katy Perry. Photos via Getty Pics.

Glances and scenes from the two thousand seventeen MTV Movie Music Awards with host Katy Perry. Photos via Getty Photos.

The stray dogs of Chernobyl

The stray dogs of Chernobyl

An estimated nine hundred stray dogs live near the site of the one thousand nine hundred eighty six Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine.

An estimated nine hundred stray dogs live near the site of the one thousand nine hundred eighty six Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine.

Travel: World festivals to add to you bucket list

Travel: World festivals to add to you bucket list

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Here are eighteen world festivals you won’t want to miss.

Travel: World Heritage sites in the US

Travel: World Heritage sites in the US

There are over 1,000 World Heritage sites across the globe. The United States has twenty three cultural and natural sites – here’s the list.

There are over 1,000 World Heritage sites across the globe. The United States has twenty three cultural and natural sites – here’s the list.

The Northern Trust Championship two thousand seventeen

The Northern Trust Championship two thousand seventeen

Glen Oaks Golf Club in Old Westbury on Long Island in Fresh York is making its debut on the PGA Tour as the backdrop for The Northern Trust Championship.

Glen Oaks Golf Club in Old Westbury on Long Island in Fresh York is making its debut on the PGA Tour as the backdrop for The Northern Trust Championship.

President Trump speaks at rally in Arizona

President Trump speaks at rally in Arizona

President Donald Trump opened his political rally in Phoenix with calls for unity and an assertion that “our movement is about love.” Then he erupted in anger.

President Donald Trump opened his political rally in Phoenix with calls for unity and an assertion that “our movement is about love.” Then he erupted in anger.

Photos: Search for missing fishermen in Fairfield

Photos: Search for missing fishermen in Fairfield

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Crews were searching for two missing fishermen off Penfield Reef in Fairfield Saturday.

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