MONROE, CT — Multiple vehicles, trailers and traditional storage units were broken into during a burglary of CubeSmart Wednesday morning.
The manager of the 873 Main St. business called police to report the incident at 9:12 a.m. Police said campers were also damaged during the incident.
Detectives processed the crime scene for evidence and affected customers were contacted to take an inventory of their belongings to determine what was stolen.
Attempted burglary of Lakeside Wine & Liquor
Detectives are investigating the attempted burglary of Lakeside Wine & Liquor, 236 Roosevelt Drive, after the manager of the Henny Penny, the gas station across the street, reported seeing glass from the front door of the liquor store had been shattered on June 11.
The suspect(s) may have left in a white SUV with no front plate, according to police.
Beware of online marketplaces
A 21-year-old Monroe woman was scammed out of $800 when she tried to buy a new camera for her business on Facebook Marketplace, according to a complaint made Thursday.
Police said she sent the money in installments via a cash app and Apple Pay and once the payments were made, communication with the seller ceased.
“Do not send money via cash apps to someone you don’t know,” Lt. Kevin McKellick said.
When making online purchases on Facebook Marketplace and other social media platforms, to avoid being scammed, police have a designated spot on the north side of their building at 7 Fan Hill Road with a security camera, where citizens can meet to safely complete their transactions.
Missing gun used in crime
A 41-year-old Monroe woman told police her handgun was unaccounted for since early- or mid-March, but she did not report it stolen because she believed it was just misplaced.
However, Hamden police contacted her on May 1 to inform her that her gun was used in a crime.
On June 10, she turned herself in on a Monroe police warrant charging her with failure to report the loss or theft of a firearm. She was released on $1,000 bond for a June 17 court date.
Tracking device found on man’s vehicle
A Great Ring Road resident told police he found an Apple AirTag on the rear bumper of his vehicle June 10.
Police said the victim received a notification on his iPhone that an AirTag was in close proximity to him, ignored it, but then searched his vehicle after receiving a second notification.
The case is being investigated by the Monroe Police Detective Division.
Honda crashes into stone wall
A 20-year-old Newtown woman was involved in a one-car-crash at the intersection of Judd and Stanley roads early Wednesday morning.
At approximately 12:13 a.m., she was driving east on Judd Road in her red 2013 Honda Civic, when she failed to negotiate a sharp curve by Stanley Road, according to police, who said the Honda went off the road and hit a stone wall.
The driver was not injured, but her vehicle sustained heavy front end damage and had to be towed. She was cited for failure to drive in the proper lane.
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