Guilford Police Warn of Thefts from Motor Vehicles

The Guilford Police is warning residents to remove valuables and lock their cars in the wake of numerous reports the department has been receiving over the past few weeks regarding vehicles being entered and items stolen during the hours of darkness.

Vehicles Ransacked

Guilford Police Lt. Robert Robinson reports that most vehicles that have been entered are unlocked and are in the victim's driveways. 

"Vehicles are usually ransacked when entered," Robinson stated in a press release.

Items taken from the cars are generally loose change, cash and pocketbooks. Other items of value, however, have been also reported stolen, such as cameras, vehicle GPS and other electronic devices.

28 Reported Thefts

The latest of these thefts from cars occurred on the overnight in the School Side Lane area of town. 

"As of this writing, five cars were reported entered last night and valuables were taken," Robinson stated.

He added that similar thefts have occurred in the Valley Shores, Sawmill Road, and Horseshoe Road areas of town. 

In total, 28 thefts have taken place since March 1.

Remove and Lock

Guilford Police are advising all residence to remove all valuables and lock their cars. 

A similar town-wide advisory was issued earlier this week in Branford, where items were being taken from cars and businesses.

Report any suspicious activity or information regarding these thefts immediately to the Guilford Police Department at 203-453-8060.