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Man Charged With Burglarizing Cars In Fairfield Man Charged With Burglarizing Cars In Fairfield
Man Charged With Burglarizing Cars In Fairfield A 21-year-old Fairfield County man wanted for car burglaries was apprehended after police chased him through a McDonald's restaurant and found him under a car in a grocery store parking lot. The incident occurred in Fairfield at around 5:40 a.m. Thursday in the area of Ann Street and Nichols Street. According to Sgt. Michael Stahl of the Fairfield Police officers responded to the area after receiving a report of car alarms going off. Two suspects were seen riding bikes wearing face masks. Stahl added that a similar complaint had been made earlier that morning, at 1:30 a.m., of two men atte…
Bicycle-Riding Career Offender With 20-Year Record Captured With Stolen Goods In Teaneck: PD Bicycle-Riding Career Offender With 20-Year Record Captured With Stolen Goods In Teaneck: PD
Bicycle-Riding Career Offender With 20-Year Record Captured With Stolen Goods In Teaneck: PD A career burglar with a record spanning exactly half of his entire life was arrested by Teaneck police after a resident reported seeing him stash a bicycle, a suitcase filled with 50 Red Bulls and a bag with several Roku streaming sticks inside in their backyard, authorities said. Police responded to the resident’s Oakdene Avenue home shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. The resident led them to the stash in the backyard, the chief said. Police returned to the neighborhood two hours later after residents reported seeing the same man running through neigh…
Mahwah Detectives, Patrol Nab Paterson Pair In 23 Car Burglaries, 11 Attempts In Single Night Mahwah Detectives, Patrol Nab Paterson Pair In 23 Car Burglaries, 11 Attempts In Single Night
Mahwah Detectives, Patrol Nab Paterson Pair In 23 Car Burglaries, 11 Attempts In Single Night Two dozen or so car burglaries and nearly a dozen other attempts in a single overnight were solved by Mahwah detectives with the arrests of two Paterson men, authorities said. Calls flooded the dispatch center in the early morning hours of Sept. 23rd, Capt. Guido Bussinelli said. Detective Lt. Kevin Hebert quickly collected surveillance video from several victims, as well as from a local business where Bussinelli said the pair had used credit cards that they’d stolen from residents’ vehicles. “Once suspects were identified, members of the Mahwah Police Department's investigation and patrol…
'Smash And Grab' Burglars Are Back, Toms River Police Warn 'Smash And Grab' Burglars Are Back, Toms River Police Warn
'Smash And Grab' Burglars Are Back, Toms River Police Warn A Jersey Shore police department is warning its residents about "smash and grab" burglars. "Since the beginning of June, the central and northern New Jersey areas have been hit by a group known as the 'Felony Lane Gang,'" Toms River police said. This organized group targets parking areas of public parks, gyms, and recreation areas all over New Jersey with car burglaries. Residents are warned not to leave valuables in cars. A few things to be aware of: They are often driving rental cars with out-of-state plates. This group originates from Florida and drives-up the eastern seaboard to com…
Police Seek Witnesses To Car Burglaries In Central Jersey Police Seek Witnesses To Car Burglaries In Central Jersey
Police Seek Witnesses To Car Burglaries In Central Jersey Police seek the public's help in identifying suspects in overnight car burglaries in South Brunswick. Monday night, Jan. 29, thieves targeted several unlocked vehicles in the apartment complexes off of Northumberland Way, police said. So far, five residents have reported that their vehicles were ransacked and valuables were stolen. Police are working diligently to investigate these cases, but are asking for the public's assistance in reporting any additional incidents, as well as locking up their vehicles to prevent additional thefts. Anyone who believes their vehicle was targeted but who …
3 Busted In Spree Of Attempted Car Burglaries, Madison Police Say 3 Busted In Spree Of Attempted Car Burglaries, Madison Police Say
3 Busted In Spree Of Attempted Car Burglaries, Madison Police Say Three suspects from Irvington were busted in a spree of attempted car burglaries throughout Madison, local police said. Officers responded to a report of three suspects trying to break into vehicles near Madison Plaza (300 Main St.) shortly after 4:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, Madison Police said. Officers then found Jaquane Simmons, Raemir Peaks, and Randolph Peaks, all age 20, in the immediate vicinity and matching the suspects’ descriptions, police said. The suspects were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit burglary to a motor vehicle, hindering apprehension, investigation, p…
ID Sought For Suspect In Delaware Water Gap Car Burglary Spree, Tens Of Thousands In Theft: NPS ID Sought For Suspect In Delaware Water Gap Car Burglary Spree, Tens Of Thousands In Theft: NPS
ID Sought For Suspect In Delaware Water Gap Car Burglary Spree, Tens Of Thousands In Theft: NPS Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect in a spree of car burglaries and tens of thousands of dollars' worth of theft in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The individual pictured above was identified as a person of interest in a spree of break-ins of cars parked at various trailheads over the past month, US Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area said on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The person stole purses and wallets containing cash and credit cards which were then used for fraudulent purchases totaling tens of thousands of dollars, the ra…
Steering Wheels Sliced Open, Airbags Stolen In Recent String Of Phillipsburg Car Burglaries Steering Wheels Sliced Open, Airbags Stolen In Recent String Of Phillipsburg Car Burglaries
Steering Wheels Sliced Open, Airbags Stolen In Recent String Of Phillipsburg Car Burglaries Police in Phillipsburg are investigating after steering wheels were sliced open and airbags were stolen during a series of recent car burglaries. Car burglaries involving the theft of driver’s side airbags are on the rise in Phillipsburg, police said in a release on Thursday, August 11. “The suspects are breaking into vehicles and cutting open the steering wheels and removing the airbags,” police said. While anyone can become a victim, the latest trend targets newer model Hondas, according to police. WARNING TO RESIDENTS: THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING SEVERAL CAR BURGLARIES…
Jersey Shore Pair Arrested In String Of Car Burglaries: State Police Jersey Shore Pair Arrested In String Of Car Burglaries: State Police
Jersey Shore Pair Arrested In String Of Car Burglaries: State Police A pair of men from the Jersey Shore has been arrested in connection with a string of car burglaries in Monmouth County, authorities said. Michael Guzman, 38, and David Voight, 27, both of Manalapan, were arrested and charged by New Jersey State Police. During the month of April, troopers from Troop “C” Hamilton Station began investigating multiple car burglaries in Millstone Township and Upper Freehold Township, police Troopers discovered that 20 vehicles were burglarized in the area and that various items were stolen, they said. While investigating these crimes, troopers obtained surveill…
Windows Shattered In String Of Mercer County Car Burglaries Windows Shattered In String Of Mercer County Car Burglaries
Windows Shattered In String Of Mercer County Car Burglaries Know anything? Police in Mercer County are seeking clues in a late-night string of car burglaries. Several vehicles were burglarized in the Windsor Ponds development in West Windsor before dawn Monday, local police said in a release. All of the burglaries were committed by breaking the vehicles’ windows to gain access to the valuables inside, police said. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to contact the department’s non-emergency number at (609) 799-1222 or use the anonymous tip line at (609) 799-0452.
Blairstown Police Seek ID For Suspect In Christmas Night Car Burglaries, Theft Blairstown Police Seek ID For Suspect In Christmas Night Car Burglaries, Theft
Blairstown Police Seek ID For Suspect In Christmas Night Car Burglaries, Theft Police in Warren County are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect in a vehicle theft and a string of Christmas night car burglaries. The suspect — pictured above — was caught on RING surveillance footage following a car theft and string of unlocked car burglaries on Frontage Road in Blairstown around 9 p.m., local police said Sunday. The stolen vehicle was later recovered in Newark, police said. “Please make sure you remove valuables from your vehicle and remove the keys and lock the doors,” Blairstown Police said. Scroll down for more photos of the suspect. Attempt to I…
KNOW ANYTHING? Police Probe String Of Car Burglaries In Northampton County KNOW ANYTHING? Police Probe String Of Car Burglaries In Northampton County
Know Anything? Police Probe String Of Car Burglaries In Northampton County Police are investigating a string of car burglaries and attempted burglaries that occurred in Northampton County throughout the past week. The burglaries occurred overnight in the following locations throughout Hanover Township, Colonial Regional Police said: Nov. 4th: Stenton Drive Nov. 5th: Cheryl Drive Nov. 6th: American Way Nov. 7th: Granite Drive (possible attempted) Local residents are asked to check their doorbell and property cameras for suspicious activity. “We believe the suspect is testing homes by ringing doorbells to see if anyone is home,” police said. Anyone with informati…
KNOW ANYTHING? Police Seek Info In String Of Phillipsburg Overnight Car Burglaries KNOW ANYTHING? Police Seek Info In String Of Phillipsburg Overnight Car Burglaries
Know Anything? Police Seek Info In String Of Phillipsburg Overnight Car Burglaries Police in Phillipsburg are seeking information and surveillance footage following a string of overnight car burglaries. A number of vehicles were burglarized on Vulcanite Avenue in Alpha between Wednesday night and Thursday, Phillipsburg Police said. “Please check your cameras for any suspicious activity in this time frame,” police added. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to call (908) 835-2002.
KNOW ANYTHING? Police Probe Pair Of Morris County Car Burglaries KNOW ANYTHING? Police Probe Pair Of Morris County Car Burglaries
Know Anything? Police Probe Pair Of Morris County Car Burglaries Police in Morris County are seeking clues after a pair of cars were burglarized over the weekend. Side windows were shattered and a purse stolen from two vehicles at the Denville Commons Shopping Center around 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Denville Police Capt. Jeffrey Tucker told Daily Voice. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made, Tucker said. Anyone with information about the burglaries is asked to contact the Denville Police Department.
Authorities: Car Burglar Admits Breaking Into 2,000 Vehicles In New Jersey, Pennsylvania Authorities: Car Burglar Admits Breaking Into 2,000 Vehicles In New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Authorities: Car Burglar Admits Breaking Into 2,000 Vehicles In New Jersey, Pennsylvania Authorities have arrested a suspect who admits breaking into about 2,000 vehicles in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Keith A. Johnson, 33, of Yardley, in Bucks County, PA, is charged with numerous counts of theft and burglary, as well as 76 counts of loitering/prowling at night, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's office. Johnson also admitted to stealing $140,000 in cash during a burglary in Philadelphia, detectives said in court papers, according to NJ Advance Media. When police searched Johnson's home, they found $30,000 in cash, plus items stolen from cars, they said. Johns…
SEE ANYTHING? Vernon Police Seek Clues In 3 Overnight Car Burglaries SEE ANYTHING? Vernon Police Seek Clues In 3 Overnight Car Burglaries
SEE Anything? Vernon Police Seek Clues In 3 Overnight Car Burglaries Police in Vernon are investigating three car burglaries that occurred early Friday morning, they said. The first car was broken into on Telfer Drive in the Glenwood Estates section of town, police said. The second took place on Eric Trail in Old Orchard, Vernon police said. The final car burglary, police say, occurred on Comanchee Trail in High Ridge. “We ask that anyone in those areas please check your vehicles in your driveway and your home video surveillance system for suspicious people or vehicles,” police said. Additional victims are asked to contact Vernon Police Dispatch at (973) …
SEE ANYTHING? Police Search For Clues In Overnight Morris County Car Thefts, Attempted Burglary SEE ANYTHING? Police Search For Clues In Overnight Morris County Car Thefts, Attempted Burglary
SEE Anything? Police Search For Clues In Overnight Morris County Car Thefts, Attempted Burglary Police in Morris County are looking for surveillance footage after a series of overnight car burglaries. Several vehicles were burglarized in the area of Fieldcrest Road, Spring Lake Drive, Beacon Hill Drive, Hillas Lane, Orr Terrace and Howell Drive in Chester between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Dec. 20, town police said. A car burglary was also attempted on Prides Crossing around 2 a.m. on Dec. 28, police said. Anyone with surveillance cameras in these areas is asked to review the footage during the time frames and contact the Chester Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 908-888-2774 wi…
SEEN HIM? 'Lock Doors, Windows,' Jersey Shore Police Say SEEN HIM? 'Lock Doors, Windows,' Jersey Shore Police Say
Seen HIM? 'Lock Doors, Windows,' Jersey Shore Police Say Police in Ocean County are warning residents to lock their doors and windows. Over the last week, Manchester Township police said they have noticed an increase in home and car burglaries, especially in the Pine Lake Park section of town. "We would like to remind everyone to please lock your doors to your cars and home!" local police wrote on Facebook In this Ring.com video, which was captured in the early Saturday morning in Pine Lake Park, the suspect attempted to gain entry into some vehicles. Fortunately, the suspect left on a bicycle, empty-handed, because the owner had their vehicles…
Prospect Park Detectives Crack Burglary Spree Prospect Park Detectives Crack Burglary Spree
Prospect Park Detectives Crack Burglary Spree A pair of Prospect Park police investigators cracked a half-dozen borough car burglaries several others in surrounding towns with the arrest of a 20-year-old Paterson man. Detective Sgt. Walter Richmond and Detective Arthur Canestrino obtained surveillance video from several locations that pointed to Justin Tapia, Capt. Ammen Matari said. Soon after, they raided his home, finding items stolen during the borough break-ins and arresting him, Matari said. Tapia was sent to the Passaic County Jail pending a hearing in Central Judicial Processing Court in Paterson on six counts each of burglary…