Putnam, CT – Three masked individuals entered the Cargill Collision Center early Wednesday morning and were able to steal two vehicles from the lot.
According to the Connecticut State Police (CSP), at approximately 12:07 AM on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, troopers were dispatched to Cargill Collision Center, 135 Providence Pike, for an active larceny of vehicles on the lot. The caller reported seeing three men wearing ski masks and black clothing on the property after an alarm system was tripped.
When troopers arrived they found an unsecured door to the building [likely allowing the suspects access to vehicle keys]. Troopers cleared the building and determined the suspects had fled the scene.
Further investigation revealed the suspects had stolen a white 2022 Dodge Durango, with a CT license plate of BN18001 which belonged to Cargill Collision Center. It was later determined a white 2023 Jeep Cherokee, with an AZ license plate of CWV3811 was also taken from the business.
A Be On The Lookout (BOLO) was passed to agencies in the area but the vehicle and suspects have yet to be located.
Anyone who sees the stolen vehicle is asked to call 911 as soon as possible and provide as much information as possible. Information on the suspects or stolen vehicles can also be provided to Trooper Eric Grabowski #940 at Troop D, 860-779-4900, or by email at Eric.Grabowski@CT.GOV. Information provided will remain confidential