6 Bridgeport Residents Arrested After Fleeing Stolen Car in Trumbull

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Six Bridgeport residents were arrested early Wednesday morning after fleeing from a stolen car in Trumbull, Connecticut. Police say the vehicle was involved in a series of car break-ins in Monroe overnight before being spotted and pursued into Trumbull, where the car became disabled. The suspects, ranging in age from 18 to 21, were charged with possession of stolen credit cards, motor vehicle theft, and third-degree burglary, among other related offenses.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing problem of property crime and vehicle theft in the Bridgeport and Trumbull areas, with suspects allegedly targeting multiple neighborhoods across town lines. The arrests also demonstrate the coordination between local police departments to apprehend suspects and recover stolen goods.

The details

According to police, officers received a tip around 4 a.m. about the stolen vehicle from the Monroe Police Department. Monroe police reported the car was involved in a series of car break-ins overnight and was last seen fleeing into Trumbull. One suspect was immediately found when the car became disabled near a highway exit ramp, while the remaining five were located hiding in the area near Vista Place and Daniels Farm Road around 8 a.m. Officers recovered a variety of stolen items, including credit cards, during the arrests.

• Around 4 a.m., police received information about the stolen vehicle from the Monroe Police Department.
• Around 8 a.m., officers and detectives located the remaining five suspects, who were found hiding in the area near Vista Place and Daniels Farm Road.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The four adult suspects are scheduled to be arraigned in court later this month, while the two juveniles were released to a parent and/or guardian.