Carjacking in mid-country? Really?

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Arrests Made Following Mid-Country Greenwich Carjacking

Greenwich Police announced that on Nov 8 around 3:53pm officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the area of mid-country. The victim reported being physically forced out of their vehicle and thrown to the ground by an unknown suspect who then fled the scene in the stolen vehicle.

Responding officers learned that the suspects were possibly Hispanic males wearing hooded sweatshirts and that a blue Audi may have been acting as a trail vehicle. The victim was not injured declined medical attention.

An investigation led by a Greenwich Police Dept Detective currently assigned to a CT State Police Statewide Task Force, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of two suspects in New York State and the recovery of the stolen vehicle on Monday.

Through this ongoing investigation, detectives have determined that many recent victims of similar incidents were targeted after visiting businesses located on or near East and West Putnam Avenue.

Organized auto theft crews are known to operate along these major roadways, identifying and following potential victims before committing thefts.

“many recent victims of similar incidents” Many?

Neither the exact location nor specific details of the crime are given, so it’s impossible to know whether this is now a “thing” in Greenwich, but … sheesh.

Many years ago I used to shoot with friends on Fridays at the Cos Cob Revolver and Rifle Club, and would tease two of them who (legally) carried pistols on them whenever they left their houses; one even wore a second gun in an ankle holster (you know who you are, JTF). “Guys”, “I’d gently chide them, “we live in Greenwich, Connecticut. What are the chances of you ever having to use a gun on a perpetrator?”. “Better to have a gun when you don’t need one, than not have a gun when you do”, was their response.

At the time, I used my carry permit simply to legally transport pistols from my house to club, and locked them up when I returned home. I still don’t carry, but then, I no longer live in the Greenwich war zone.

Besides, anyone who tries to hijack my 10-year-old Honda Ridgeline probably needs it more than I do. I might still shoot the bastard, but I’d do so with sympathy and understanding.