Police are looking for the people who tried to steal the tires off a car in the parking lot of a hotel in Southington.
Police said they were checking the parking lot of Homewood Suites at 1096 West St. just before 5 a.m. when they interrupted people who were trying to steal the tires off of a rented 2023 Toyota Camry in the parking lot.
The officers heard metal hitting the ground and saw a green vehicle that two masked males got into.
Officers tried to stop the suspects, but they sped off.
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The vehicle was described as a green Honda Accord with a stolen license plate, BA-08309 and police released a photo of it.
Police said the vehicle likely has heavy damage to the driver’s side.
The driver got onto the Interstate 84 East ramp, toward Hartford.
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Anyone who has information or sees the vehicle should call Southington Police Officer Lanza at 860-621-0101.
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