Unfortunately, more than a few drivers know the sinking feeling of returning to a parking spot and finding an empty space where their car should be. But getting shoved out of your own vehicle in the middle of the afternoon is something else entirely. Connecticut Police responded to something like that on November 8 in mid-country Greenwich.

Officers said they arrived around 3:53 p.m. after a resident reported a carjacking

The victim explained that an unknown man physically pulled them out of their vehicle, pushed them to the ground, then drove off.

Police said the person wasn’t injured and didn’t want medical attention, but the hit of adrenaline must have been real.

Police quickly started piecing things together

They reported that the suspects were likely two men in hooded sweatshirts. A blue Audi might have acted as a trail car.

Police explained that crews that work in teams often scout, follow, and then strike when a driver stops and becomes vulnerable.

A task force run by the Connecticut State Police took the lead

They worked with partners across the region, including the NYPD, FBI Safe Streets, and Westchester County Police.

By November 10, investigators had located the stolen vehicle and arrested two suspects in New York State.

Police said the case fits a local pattern

Detectives say they’ve connected similar incidents in town to organized auto theft crews that operate along the Post Road, which includes East and West Putnam Avenue.

These groups look for drivers leaving certain businesses. They follow them, waiting for the right moment. Then they move fast.

Carjacking encounters dramatically change how you think about errands, traffic, even simple routines like picking up dinner

Greenwich Police want residents to stay alert and call if something feels off. Even small details can help, especially when these crews rely on blending in and disappearing before anyone notices.

Anyone with information can contact the department’s non-emergency lines or email the confidential tip address. And if something urgent happens, they want people to call 911 right away.