Crime & Safety

State's Auto Theft Unit Raids Hamden Company

Lombard Motors is among area businesses at the center of an extensive criminal investigation.


An extensive criminal investigation came to a head on Wednesday when the State Police Auto Theft Unit executed six search and seizure warrants in Hamden, New Haven and Milford.

Search warrants were executed and items of evidentiary value were located and seized at the following locations:

Lombard Motors

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  • 61 Overlook Drive, Hamden
  • 140 Gando Drive, New Haven

Anthony’s High Tech Auto Centers

  • 541 New Haven Ave., Milford
  • 142 and 156 Gando Drive, New Haven

DJ’s Service Center

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  • 16 Old Gate Lane, Milford

According to Connecticut State Police Lt. J. Paul Vance, state police detectives, supported by local departments including and Milford, have developed extensive information and leads in this investigation and arrests are anticipated in this ongoing criminal case.


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