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Fort Lee, NJ
Police & Fire
Gone In 30 Seconds (
Video
): Here's How Car Thieves Steal Unlocked Vehicles In Bergen, Elsewhere
Three car thieves hop out of a stolen vehicle in Fort Lee, test door handles on three SUVs and snatch the one that was unlocked and had the key fob inside. You can watch it happen. Fort Lee police made it simple to see the theft, which took barely half a minute. The crew pulled up to the latest victim's house just after 5:30 a.m. Sunday in another stolen vehicle, they said. All three hustled out and tested door handles. One of them was a winner. The loser: the owner who left the key fob in the unlocked vehicle and found it missing later. Police everywhere -- not just in Fort Lee -- have…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Police & Fire
Once Again, Unlocked Cars Are Ransacked, This Time In Saddle Brook
The rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles in North Jersey hit Saddle Brook, among other towns, this past weekend. Most of the eight vehicles burglaries were in the north end of town on or near Colonial Avenue, Police Chief Robert Kugler said. "In all of the incidents it appears the cars were left unlocked," Kugler said. Like his colleagues in law enforcement, Kugler urged vehicle owners to use common sense. "These burglaries happen in the darkness," the chief said. "Those responsible are just pulling on door handles hoping for one or more to open. "When one doesn't, they keep moving. W…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Video
: See Car Burglars, Thieves At Work In Your Neighborhood In Bergen Prosecutor's Warning
Car thieves and burglars can be seen at work in residents’ driveways in a video produced by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office as a warning to owners to not become a victim. “In the past few months, Bergen County has seen an increase in the theft of cars and cars being stolen,” Chief of Detectives Robert Anzilotti says in the video. “This is occurring in all areas of the county.” Thieves are “roaming quiet neighborhood overnight, coming onto your property and pulling on car door handles,” the chief said. Sometimes they already know whether or not a door will open: A telltale signal on l…
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Stealing From Car Takes Officers On Foot Chase In Westchester, Police Say
Police are cautioning area residents to lock up their homes and cars after a sticky-fingered suspect took officers in Westchester on a foot chase when he was caught rummaging through a car. A Tuckahoe police officer on patrol at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 spotted a suspect going through a car parked on Lake Avenue. When the officer stopped to intervene, the suspect took off running toward the Garrett Street park. A Westchester County Police K9 was called in to assist, tracking the suspect to the Bronxville Metro-North station when he lost the scent. Investigators noted that …
Newburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Series Of Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill
Don’t forget to lock up your cars at night, police in Wallkill are warning. Investigators from the Town of Wallkill Police Department are investigating a series of reported thefts from vehicles that took place in Scotchtown in the area of Janice Drive and Scott Drive during the early hours of the morning. It was not clear what, if anything, was stolen from the vehicles. Police said that “residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities by calling the Town of Wallkill Police Department Dispatch by calling (845) 692-6757. In addition, all residents should keep their residences and…
Norwalk, CT
News
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.
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
New Warning On Thefts From Vehicles Issued In Carmel
The Carmel Police Department is cautioning homeowners to be on alert following reports of multiple thefts from cars. The department issued an alert over the weekend after receiving multiple reports of people stealing property from unlocked vehicles in neighborhoods near Drewville Road. Police said that they are “urging residents to lock all car doors,” and have requested that any homeowners who may have video surveillance of any suspicious suspects in the area to contact the department by calling (845) 628-1300.
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
Spike In Larcenies From Vehicles Reported In Northern Westchester
State Police from the Somers barracks are investigating an increased number of larcenies from vehicles in Westchester. These crimes are occurring in multiple Westchester residential neighborhoods and are facilitated by residents who leave valuables inside vehicles and fail to secure their vehicles, police said. State Police are advising advise residents to always lock their vehicles and never store valuable property in them. Anyone with information regarding the recent vehicle break-ins is asked to contact State Police in Somers by calling (914) 769-2600.
