Yesterday my girlfriend and I were driving on the road connecting 99 to rt 3 around 3 pm when we noticed a person running from a driveway to a waiting car wearing a mask. I knew immediately what was happening so we stopped. The car in front of us did as well. The waiting car pulled away and the car in front of us stayed put so we followed the vehicle and turned off onto Gilbert Street. In another brazen act they stopped again as a masked individual got out, ran to a driveway to check car handles then ran back to the waiting vehicle. By this time we contacted the police and gave them a description of the vehicle ( a black BMW SUV with a smashed out back window covered by a garbage bag) and the location where they were heading. It was at this point they pulled a u turn and passed us going the other way towards Weathersfield. We told the police which way they were heading and stopped following kind of in fear for our safety. If you are not already be aware. They are targeting quiet communities and houses that are close to the road in broad daylight in front of people on main roads. Keep your doors locked, don't leave valuables in the car, and keep your distance if you witness this. Do not confront but definitely report. Be aware of your surroundings. It's only going to get worse this summer.

I get a little frustrated knowing that people are able to drive obviously stolen vehicles through multiple towns and commit multiple crimes without being noticed by police patrols.

EDIT- We only followed a couple minutes. Long enough to get a proper vehicle description at a very long distance. We were never in danger.