Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins Prompt Police Warning In Milford Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins Prompt Police Warning In Milford
Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins Prompt Police Warning In Milford Police are encouraging and urging local residents to lock their doors and take valuables inside at night following a series of thefts from cars in the area. Investigators from the Milford Police Department are looking into a series of thefts from vehicles that were either left parked and unlocked overnight or had windows broken to gain access to valuable items.  In a post on social media, officials said that "following a rash a vehicle break-ins around Milford, (the) Milford Police Department is reminding residents to lock your vehicles, take your valuables inside and report any suspic…
Saddle Brook Police Tell Residents, Merchants: Lock Your Vehicles, Take Your Fobs Saddle Brook Police Tell Residents, Merchants: Lock Your Vehicles, Take Your Fobs
Saddle Brook Police Tell Residents, Merchants: Lock Your Vehicles, Take Your Fobs Saddle Brook police urged citizens Tuesday to lock their cars and report any suspicious activity following another wave of vehicle burglaries and thefts. “Attempts are made to open unlocked vehicle doors,” Detective Capt. Zotollo said. “If the doors are unlocked, the vehicle is entered and spare change or anything of value is taken.” Two vehicles were stolen after the owners left the key fobs inside, the captain said. “These incidents do not appear to be confined to any specific area,” he added. Detectives are reviewing surveillance video and processing other evidence, Zotollo said. Mean…
Thief Diverts Attention Of Clifton Homeowner, 87, While Accomplice Steals Cash, Jewelry Thief Diverts Attention Of Clifton Homeowner, 87, While Accomplice Steals Cash, Jewelry
Thief Diverts Attention Of Clifton Homeowner, 87, While Accomplice Steals Cash, Jewelry A thief posing as a utility worker kept an 87-year-old Clifton woman occupied while an accomplice stole jewelry and several thousand dollars in cash from her bedroom, authorities said. The thief knocked on the woman’s door around 4 p.m. Saturday, identified himself as a PSE&G employee and displayed a medal badge and a photo identification card, the victim told police. He then “indicated that he was in the area checking the water supply due to recent flooding and asked permission to enter the residence, to which the victim consented,” Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. The woman eventua…
New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation
New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation According to this newly released crime data analysis by Safewise, nine communities in Westchester County, two in Putnam County and three in Orange County are the safest in New York state and among the "Top 100" safest places to live in the entire United States. Safewise analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which not only lists the 100 safest cities in America but also provides insight into crime trends across the nation. The town of Lewisboro was ranked the "Safest City in America" for a third consecutive year.  "Their collabora…
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Makes Surprise Appearance At Westchester National Night Out Event Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Makes Surprise Appearance At Westchester National Night Out Event
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Makes Surprise Appearance At Westchester National Night Out Event National Night Out was a Hall of Fame event in New Rochelle this week, as Mariano Rivera made a special guest appearance. Attendees received a surprise on Tuesday afternoon when they went to fetch a sausage outside the New Rochelle Police Department, as the Yankee legend was behind the grill. Rivera was sporting a t-shirt representing his wife’s church, Refugio de Esperanza, which is located next door to the station. Scarpino attended several events throughout the county - though none were as star-studded - until rain and thunderstorms ultimately washed out several planned events at area po…
Police Host National Night Out Events In Mount Kisco, Yonkers, New Rochelle Police Host National Night Out Events In Mount Kisco, Yonkers, New Rochelle
Police Host National Night Out Events In Mount Kisco, Yonkers, New Rochelle Westchester County Police officials are going all-in this year for National Night out, participating in multiple events in the area. Each year, thousands of communities throughout the country celebrate National Night Out, which is designed to “strengthen police-community partnerships and generating further awareness about the safety in our communities. This year, those events will kick off on Tuesday, Aug. 7. During the National Night Out events, there will be “feature family-friendly activities, entertainment, demonstrations and presentations designed to connect with and inform the communi…
Westchester DA To Join Several 'National Night Out' Events This Week Westchester DA To Join Several 'National Night Out' Events This Week
Westchester DA To Join Several 'National Night Out' Events This Week Westchester County is hoping to strengthen the ties between police and the communities they are tasked with protecting at National Night Out events on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Each year, thousands of communities throughout the country celebrate National Night Out, which is designed to “strengthen police-community partnerships and generating further awareness about the safety in our communities. During the National Night Out events, there will be “feature family-friendly activities, entertainment, demonstrations and presentations designed to connect with and inform the community about crime preventi…
Four Northern Highlands Towns Plan What Could Be Biggest-Ever 'Night Out' Against Crime Four Northern Highlands Towns Plan What Could Be Biggest-Ever 'Night Out' Against Crime
Four Northern Highlands Towns Plan What Could Be Biggest-Ever 'Night Out' Against Crime Four Northern Highlands towns are uniting Tuesday for the 35th annual "National Night Out" to prevent crime and illegal drug use. From 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 7, residents throughout Upper Saddle River, Allendale, Saddle River, and Ho-Ho-Kus are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening with local police officers at the Red Barn located behind Crestwood Lake in Allendale. Co-sponsored locally by the USRA Coalition (www.usracoalition.org), the free event will feature a DJ, live music, games, crafts, ice cream, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, bas…
Alert Issued For Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing From Vehicles In Hyde Park Alert Issued For Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing From Vehicles In Hyde Park
Alert Issued For Man, Woman Accused Of Stealing From Vehicles In Hyde Park See anything? Police in Hyde Park are asking local residents who may have seen something to alert investigators after a man and woman allegedly broke into several cars and stole items out of local cars in the area of Mansion Drive. Investigators noted that residents should lock their doors at night in an effort to curtail thefts from vehicles. Anyone with information regarding the recent rash of thievery has been asked to call the Hyde Park Police Department by calling (845) 229-9340.
Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says
Skimmers Stealing Credit Card Numbers At Gas Stations, Secret Service Says With tens of millions of Americans traveling this July 4th week, the government is warning about a surge in crime at gas stations.The Secret Service issued an alert about a scam involving devices hidden inside the gas pump to steal credit card numbers. Secret Service agents are participating in a nationwide initiative to locate and recover illegal credit card skimming devices from fueling stations Operations are being conducted at locations across 21 states and involving 36 Secret Service field offices with agents inspecting pumps for illegal skimming devices. Skim…
Incidents Of Thefts, Stolen Cars Prompt Police Warning In Fairfield County Incidents Of Thefts, Stolen Cars Prompt Police Warning In Fairfield County
Incidents Of Thefts, Stolen Cars Prompt Police Warning In Fairfield County A statewide issue is prompting a new warning from police. Lock your vehicles and remove valuable items from them don't become an easy target. The most recent reported incident involving an unlocked vehicle occurred early Sunday morning in Fairfield County. At approximately 1:35 a.m., a resident on Taunton Lane reported finding people going through unlocked cars parked in their driveway, Newtown Police said. The resident confronted the suspects, who then ran out of the driveway and got into a large SUV-type vehicle with a very loud exhaust, police said. No further description could be giv…
Multiple Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Reported In Brookfield Multiple Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Reported In Brookfield
Multiple Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Reported In Brookfield Police investigators in Brookfield are cautioning local residents to be more vigilant in locking their car doors overnight following a recent rash of break-ins of unlocked vehicles. The Brookfield Police Department issued an alert this week after receiving multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles throughout the town over the past few days. The thefts come on the heels of two cars being stolen in nearby Newtown. Investigators noted that the break-ins have not been limited to any one section of the town, and it has been prevalent throughout Brookfield. “We would like to strongly urg…