White Plains, NY
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Westchester DA Issues Alert For Mailbox Fishing Westchester DA Issues Alert For Mailbox Fishing
Westchester DA Issues Alert For Mailbox Fishing The Westchester County District Attorney and Yonkers Police Department are cautioning residents to be wary of a mailbox fishing scheme that involves suspects attempting to steal mail. This week, Yonkers Police Sgt. Dean Politopoulos issued an alert on behalf of the department warning of mailbox fishing, which is when “unscrupulous individuals use a sticky substance or adhesive on a lead to pull mail out of a mailbox.” In the alert, Yonkers police issued some common sense advice to help residents avoid becoming victims of the scam: Consider transferring money via other methods; Drop mail c…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
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Range Rovers Stolen In Fairfield County Both Recovered In New Jersey Range Rovers Stolen In Fairfield County Both Recovered In New Jersey
Range Rovers Stolen In Fairfield County Both Recovered In New Jersey Two Range Rovers stolen from driveways in New Canaan have been recovered in two different New Jersey cities. According to New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski, both were stolen on Thursday, April 13, from driveways on Valley Road. Both stolen vehicles were unlocked and the keys were inside of each vehicle. These vehicle thefts occurred during the early morning hours, he said.  One stolen vehicle was recovered in Newark, and the other in Irvington, Krolikowski said. The chief said both crimes could have been prevented with the following tips: When unattended never leave the keys to y…

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by Kathy Reakes
Norwalk, CT
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Increase In Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Reported In Norwalk Increase In Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Reported In Norwalk
Increase In Thefts From Unlocked Vehicles Reported In Norwalk Norwalk Police report that they have been experiencing an uptick in unlocked vehicle being entered during the overnight hours throughout the city.  The police department issued a reminder that residents lock their vehicles, remove all valuables as well as the keys/fobs. 

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by Jon Craig
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Wallkill Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Wallkill
Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Wallkill Police in Wallkill have launched an investigation into a series of recent auto-break-ins in Scotchtown. The Wallkill Police Department announced this week that they have launched the investigation following several residents who have reported auto larcenies overnight, with property being removed from the vehicles. Police officials said that they are “urging residents to secure their vehicles and to keep valuables out of sight.” Anyone that sees anything suspicious or who has information regarding the rash of break-ins has been asked to contact investigators at the Wallkill Police Department…

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by Zak Failla
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
Caught On Camera: Suspect Burglarizing Vehicles In Norwalk Caught On Camera: Suspect Burglarizing Vehicles In Norwalk
Caught On Camera: Suspect Burglarizing Vehicles In Norwalk Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a suspect who was caught on camera burglarizing several cars in the area over the weekend. The Norwalk Police Department released surveillance photos of the suspect, who was caught on camera at approximately 2 a.m. on March 24 after burglarizing three unlocked vehicles in the Deepwood Lane and Knollwood Road neighborhood. The African American suspect can be seen in the photo looking into a vehicle wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans. Police said that residents should ensure that they lock up their cars at night, removing any k…

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by Zak Failla
Northern Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Northern Valley: Three Vehicles Stolen With Fobs Inside, 4 Others Spared Northern Valley: Three Vehicles Stolen With Fobs Inside, 4 Others Spared
Northern Valley: Three Vehicles Stolen With Fobs Inside, 4 Others Spared HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. – Three vehicles that were stolen from separate driveways in Harrington Park this weekend all had the key fobs inside -- the apparent work of an organized crew that's been victimizing the Northern Valley, authorities said. Five other vehicles in Harrington Park were broken into, Police Chief Albert Maalouf said. “However, due to the unavailability of key fobs [in those four], the vehicles were not stolen,” he said. The incidents all occurred within several blocks of Lafayette Road bordered in the map above. The chief asked that homeowners with security cameras within…

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by Jerry DeMarco
New Canaan, CT
Police & Fire
Caught On Video: Know Him? Suspect Attempts To Enter Car In New Canaan Caught On Video: Know Him? Suspect Attempts To Enter Car In New Canaan
Caught On Video: Know Him? Suspect Attempts To Enter Car In New Canaan Police are searching for a suspect who was caught on surveillance video attempting to enter a vehicle that was parked in a driveway overnight in New Canaan. The New Canaan Police Department was contacted by an Orchard Drive resident, who was reviewing home security video footage, where he spotted the suspect attempting to enter his truck in front of the residence. The attempted larceny took place at 1 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26. The suspect in the video is a white male wearing white sneakers and a tan jacket, though his face and head were covered. Anyone with information regarding the investig…

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Rash Of Larcenies From Cars Under Investigation In East Fishkill Rash Of Larcenies From Cars Under Investigation In East Fishkill
Rash Of Larcenies From Cars Under Investigation In East Fishkill East Fishkill police have been investigating a number of larcenies from unlocked cars throughout town. Police reminded residents to always lock cars and remove valuables. Please report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood especially after dark by calling 845-221-2111.

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by DailyVoice
Greenburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Burglaries At 'All-Time Low' In Greenburgh Burglaries At 'All-Time Low' In Greenburgh
Burglaries At 'All-Time Low' In Greenburgh Greenburgh Supervisor reported on Friday, Feb. 9 that burglary reports in the town during 2017 were at their lowest level since the own began to maintain crime records. Greenburgh Police Chief Chris McNerney released statistics on Part I Criminal Offenses for the year 2017. Part I Offenses are considered serious crimes by the United States Department of Justice. Included in this category are Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Homicide, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, Robbery and Rape. During the year 2017, a total of 671 Part I Offenses were reported to the department as compared to the 839 repo…

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by Jon Craig
Stony Point, NY
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Fighting Crime In Rockland? There's Now A 'Tip411' App For That Fighting Crime In Rockland? There's Now A 'Tip411' App For That
Fighting Crime In Rockland? There's Now A 'Tip411' App For That The Rockland County District Attorney's Office has created a new app allowing people to anonymously text tips and information.  The technology removes all identifying information before the police see it so there is no way to identify the sender.  The app also allows photos and videos to be sent and to have messages responded to in real time.  Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe, was joined by several local police chiefs to unveil the new app at a Tuesday, Jan. 23 news conference. The new text and social media-based tip line -- tip411 -- allows anyone with a smartphone, tab…

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by Jon Craig
New City, NY
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Rockland DA Zugibe Will Run For State Supreme Court Rockland DA Zugibe Will Run For State Supreme Court
Rockland DA Zugibe Will Run For State Supreme Court Rockland District Attorney Thomas Zugibe would love to wrap up his career as a judge on the state Supreme Court, and announced Thursday that's just what he plans to do. Zugibe, 64, the county's district attorney for the past 10 years, will seek one of six judgeships up for grabs in Nov. 6, election, he announced before a ballroom full of supporters at the Nyack Seaport. With nearly four decades involved in the state legal system, Zubgie said he is seeking the unexpired term for Justice Thomas Walsh's Rockland-based seat, which has nine years remaining.  He cited his long legal background, …

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by Kathy Reakes
New City, NY
Police & Fire
Know Something? Rockland Launches Anonymous Web Tipline Know Something? Rockland Launches Anonymous Web Tipline
Know Something? Rockland Launches Anonymous Web Tipline For residents aware of a crime, or crimes taking place, but don't want to get involved, there is a new text and social media-based tip line that allows for a quick, totally anonymous connection to local police. Rolled out on Tuesday by Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe, local police chiefs, the system -- tip411 -- allows anyone with a smartphone, tablet, standard cell phone or computer to anonymously text a tip to their local police department. The app is available for download for free via the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store, or by visiting the Rockland County District…

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by Kathy Reakes