Lock your car doors
PUTNAM — Aug. 22 the Putnam Police Department responded to reports of auto burglaries which occurred during the previous overnight hours in the North End.
There was no forced entry into any of the vehicles. They were entered as the result of being left unlocked.
The Putnam Police Department is reminding residents to always lock their vehicles and remove the keys and other valuables from view inside of their vehicle or just take them into your home.
Putnam Police Chief Christopher Ferace said: “These are crimes of opportunity, and I cannot stress enough, if your takeaway the opportunity by locking your vehicles, removing your keys, or other valuables from sight, you minimize the chance of being victimized.”
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in their neighborhood overnight Aug. 21 and may have video footage is encouraged to contact the Putnam Police Department at (860)928-6565, use the anonymous tip line (860)963-0000 or email us at www.putnampolice.com
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