Glastonbury, Connecticut, Experiences Triple Increase in Vehicle Thefts, Luxury Cars Targeted
The town of Glastonbury, Connecticut, has seen a significant surge in vehicle thefts this year, with numbers more than tripling compared to the entirety of last year. According to the Glastonbury Police Department, 25 vehicles have been reported stolen so far in 2026, a stark increase from the seven reported in all of 2025. Lieutenant Kevin Szydlo, the department's investigations division commander, stated that most of these thefts involved unlocked vehicles with keys left inside. Investigators also believe that some luxury car owners may have been specifically targeted and followed by thieves. Police suspect multiple individuals or groups are responsible for these thefts. At least one Kia and one Hyundai were stolen using a common ignition hack involving a screwdriver and a USB cable, and there was an unconfirmed report of a Honda SUV stolen using an OBD-2 port scanner.
