PORT CHESTER, NY (October 11, 2025) — Police in Port Chester responded to reports of suspicious activity targeting vehicles in the King Street school area during overnight hours, leading to the discovery of two stolen cars and multiple instances of rummaging through others.
Officers quickly located a suspicious vehicle in the area after receiving calls about numerous individuals checking doors on vehicles, according to the Port Chester Police Department. The vehicle fled at a very high rate of speed, and an attempt to catch up was not practical due to its excessive speed as it entered the Merritt Parkway.
It was later learned that two vehicles had been stolen in the village. Both stolen vehicles were locked, the department reported. However, there were multiple reports of other vehicles rummaged through in the area.
“This appears to be a random crime of opportunity, so let’s try to take away the opportunity,” the police statement said.
The department thanked residents who called and reported the suspicious activities as they were happening.
“Together we can work to try and stop this activity,” the statement added.
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