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Recent Thefts From Vehicles - Commercial Parking Lots

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Simsbury Police Department
“In Partnership With Our Community”
Chief Peter N. Ingvertsen
Contact: Captain Nicholas Boulter
Simsbury Police Department
933 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone (860) 658-3106
Fax (860) 658-3103
Press Release
Simsbury, CT February 24, 2014
The Simsbury Police Department is actively investigating thefts from vehicles parked in
commercial lots on Hopmeadow Street (Route 10) and at Simsbury Commons (530 Bushy Hill
Road). The thefts occurred within the last month in the parking lots of Abigail’s Restaurant,
Asian Meadow and Simsbury Commons (between Hoyt’s Cinema and Bed, Bath and Beyond).
The items taken from the vehicles were in plain view from outside of the vehicle between 5:00
PM and 11:00 PM. Items taken were purses, handbags and their contents, cell phone and GPS
units. Entrance was gained into locked vehicles by breaking a window. Some vehicles were left
unlocked.
Similar incidents have been reported to the Avon Police Department during this same time frame
in commercial parking lots along Route 44.
As a reminder, we suggest that everyone takes general precautions. For instance, do not leave
valuables in your vehicles, lock your vehicles, park in well lit areas and be vigilant in regards to
your surroundings.
If you have any information in reference to these thefts, please contact Detective Sergeant
Thomas Sheehan at (860) 658-3140.