Arrests Made In Connection with Car Break-Ins

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CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Two people have been arrested in connection with a string of recent car break-ins and thefts in the Village.

On Monday, November 7th, Croton-on-Hudson Police Department received a call that two males were seen trespassing on private property and attempting to enter locked vehicles in the upper Village. Croton PD responded and located the two male suspects, who were discovered to be in possession of suspected stolen property, including two credit cards. During the investigation, it was found that the suspects had stolen a vehicle that had the key fob left inside. The vehicle was found abandoned a short distance away. Earlier that night, the suspects were observed being dropped off on High Street by a black BMW. The suspects, one juvenile and adult, were apprehended and both charged with Grand Larceny in the 2nd degree, a felony. The juvenile defendant is also charged with three counts of Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree, two counts of criminal possession of stolen property in the 4th degree, and one count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 3rd degree.

The investigation into these incidents continues.  If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the Detective Division of the Croton Police Department at 914-271-5177.  Tips may also be submitted anonymously at 914-271-0706.

The Croton-on-Hudson Police Department asks community members to take proactive steps in discouraging thieves and preventing car thefts. Croton PD makes the following recommendations to residents to assist in preventing these larcenies:

  • Always lock your vehicle whether it is parked on the street or in your driveway.  Do not leave your keys or key fob in the vehicle when it’s unattended. A majority of vehicles that are entered or stolen are frequently left unlocked.
  • Do not leave valuable possessions in view, especially pocketbooks, bags, electronic and GPS devices.
  • Be an observant neighbor. Notify your neighbor if you see that their car is unlocked or valuables are visible inside of the vehicle.
  • Notify the police of any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.
  • Call 911 to report crimes in progress.