Putnam Police: Lock your car!
PUTNAM — Last week the Putnam Police Department responded to multiple reports of auto burglaries which occurred during the previous overnight hours in the north end of Putnam. A motor vehicle was also reported stolen from Woodstock Avenue. Nearly all the vehicles entered were the result of being left unlocked.
In one case a car window was smashed out and a purse left in view was stolen. The stolen vehicle was the result of the keys being left in the vehicle and unlocked. That vehicle was later recovered in East Hartford.
The Putnam Police Department is urging residents to always lock their vehicles and remove the keys. It is also strongly recommended that you hide your valuables from view inside of your vehicle or just take them into your home. Police Chief Christopher D. Ferace said, “I cannot stress enough, these were crimes of opportunity, if you eliminate the opportunity by locking your vehicles, removing your keys and other valuables, you significantly reduce the chance of being victimized.”
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in their neighborhood overnight last Wednesday into Thursday or may have video camera footage is encouraged to contact the Putnam Police Department at 860-928-6565, use the anonymous tip line 860-963-0000 or  email: www.putnampolice.com

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