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Repeat Offender Caught Burglarizing Cars Tries FleeingOn Getaway Bike: Haledon PD Repeat Offender Caught Burglarizing Cars Tries FleeingOn Getaway Bike: Haledon PD
Repeat Offender Caught Burglarizing Cars Tries FleeingOn Getaway Bike: Haledon PD A repeat offender caught trying to break into cars overnight tried pedaling away on a bicycle but was quickly nabbed by Haledon police, authorities said. Responding to a call of a bicyclist dressed in dark clothing pulling on car door handles, Officer Nasir Mora spotted Michael Scalici, 35, of Nutley yanking a door handle on Roe Street near East Barbour Street, Deputy Police Chief George Guzman Jr. said. Scalici tried to flee and was seized by Mora and Corporal Andrea Boos, the deputy chief said. They found him carrying a large dagger, 20 Clonazepam pills, loose change, a credit card under…
Teamwork Helps Lyndhurst Police Derail Overnight Car Burglary Spree Teamwork Helps Lyndhurst Police Derail Overnight Car Burglary Spree
Teamwork Helps Lyndhurst Police Derail Overnight Car Burglary Spree Lyndhurst police working together stopped an overnight car burglary spree on Thursday when they arrested a North Arlington man. Responding to a call from the 300 block of Kingsland Avenue just after midnight Nov. 16, Officer Michael Scalese found a witness who reported seeing the bandit gain entries to multiple vehicles before fleeing the area on foot, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Scalese immediately broadcasted a description to his colleagues.Sure enough, Officer Anthony Calabro spotted Angel Santos, 25, of North Arlington a few blocks away. Backup Sgt. Charles Giangeruso helped Cal…
GOTCHA! North Arlington, Lyndhurst Police Nab Armed Teen Trio Thanks To Residents' Calls GOTCHA! North Arlington, Lyndhurst Police Nab Armed Teen Trio Thanks To Residents' Calls
Gotcha! North Arlington, Lyndhurst Police Nab Armed Teen Trio Thanks To Residents' Calls North Arlington police teamed up with borough residents and their law enforcement colleagues in Lyndhurst to nab a trio of car burglars from Newark who they said were carrying a pair of handguns. North Arlington police issued an alert after getting calls from residents on Stover Avenue and Noel Drive, Capt. Robert Reilly said. Within minutes, Lyndhurst Police Officer Michael Carrino had their Altima stopped on Ridge Road. Azize Rahee Durant, 19, and his two passengers – one 16, the other 17 – were turned over to North Arlington police after they were found carrying the guns, one of which h…
3 Busted In Car Burglary Spree Throughout Morris County Parks 3 Busted In Car Burglary Spree Throughout Morris County Parks
3 Busted In Car Burglary Spree Throughout Morris County Parks Two men and a woman were caught after a spree of car burglaries throughout several Morris County parks, authorities said. Officers responded to at least five reports of break-ins of cars that had been parked in parks across Mendham, Chester, and Washington Townships in the afternoon on Monday, Oct. 10, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. A suspicious vehicle was later stopped by the Peapack and Gladstone Police Department in Somerset County around 6:45 p.m., the sheriff’s office said. A follow-up investigation by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Detective Squad an…
Serial Car Burglar Out On Bail Does It Again In Secaucus: Police Serial Car Burglar Out On Bail Does It Again In Secaucus: Police
Serial Car Burglar Out On Bail Does It Again In Secaucus: Police A 28-year-old accused car burglary out on bail was arrested after he did the same thing again, authorities in Secaucus said. Joshua Muniz, of Secaucus, was arrested in June for burglarizing cars on Third Street in Secaucus, Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Muniz in the early-morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 25, burglarized five cars on Born Street — one of which was left unlocked, Miller said Muniz was identified as a suspect and found at the Rodeway Inn Motel on Route 3 East at 3:23 a.m., Miller said. He is facing various charges of burglary and held in the Hudson County Jail. “This arres…
4 Youngsters Nabbed With Burglary Tools In Attempted Morris County Car Break-Ins, Police Say 4 Youngsters Nabbed With Burglary Tools In Attempted Morris County Car Break-Ins, Police Say
4 Youngsters Nabbed With Burglary Tools In Attempted Morris County Car Break-Ins, Police Say Three young adults and one teen were arrested after being pulled over in a car with tools used to burglarize vehicles in Morris County, authorities said. Officers stopped a suspicious vehicle on Shongum Road in Denville while responding to a report of a possible car burglary around 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, police said. During questioning, officers allegedly saw several items commonly used to commit car burglaries. A follow-up investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Nyasia Thomas, 18, of Elizabeth, as well as the front seat passenger, Hylene Day, 18, of Carteret, and a 16-year-…
IDs Sought For Hunterdon County Car Burglary Suspects (PHOTOS) IDs Sought For Hunterdon County Car Burglary Suspects (PHOTOS)
IDs Sought For Hunterdon County Car Burglary Suspects (Photos) Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying two suspects in a Hunterdon County car burglary. The suspects — pictured above — broke into a vehicle in the parking lot of the Cushetunk Preserve on Saturday, July 2, Clinton Township Police said in a release on Sunday, July 10. Scroll down to view additional photos of the suspects. Posted by Clinton Township Police, NJ on Sunday, July 10, 2022 Posted by Clinton Township Police, NJ on Sunday, July 10, 2022 Posted by Clinton Township Police, NJ on Sunday, July 10, 2022 Anyone with information on the suspects’ identities is ask…
Sheriff’s K-9 Sniffs Out Fleeing Offender Who Tried Hiding In Vacant Garfield Building Ductwork Sheriff’s K-9 Sniffs Out Fleeing Offender Who Tried Hiding In Vacant Garfield Building Ductwork
Sheriff’s K-9 Sniffs Out Fleeing Offender Who Tried Hiding In Vacant Garfield Building Ductwork A repeat offender bolted from Garfield police but was tracked down by a K-9 and removed with the help of firefighters after he tried hiding inside the ductwork of an abandoned building, authorities said. Officers Richy Mendez and Jaroslaw Wdowiak were responding to a resident’s car burglary call when they spotted city resident Jayden M. Barbarino Costa, 18, in the backyard of the victim’s Van Winkle Avenue home shortly before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Capt. Richard Uram said. Costa hopped several fences with the officers in pursuit. A perimeter was quickly established with help from Passaic poli…
$100 Bills Fall From Pockets Of Fleeing Career Criminal In Car Burglary Spree: Maywood PD $100 Bills Fall From Pockets Of Fleeing Career Criminal In Car Burglary Spree: Maywood PD
$100 Bills Fall From Pockets Of Fleeing Career Criminal In Car Burglary Spree: Maywood PD Benjamins fell from his pockets as a career criminal from Hackensack tried to flee Maywood police following a car burglary spree, authorities said. Police grabbed Robert L. Oliver, 44, after a brief struggle, Chief Terence Kenny said. They recovered $1,400 in hundred-dollar bills taken from a vehicle parked outside an East Passaic Street home, he said. It wasn’t immediately clear why the owner had so much cash in the car – or why he’d left it unlocked. Lt. Darryl Wuhrl and Officers Matthew Della Bella and Stephanie Laurent found the victim following Oliver when they arrived, Kenny said. …
Serial Car Burglar Captured At Hudson County Motel Serial Car Burglar Captured At Hudson County Motel
Serial Car Burglar Captured At Hudson County Motel A serial car burglar was captured at a Hudson County motel, authorities said. Joshua Muniz was tracked down at the Rodeway Inn Motel on Route 3 east after several residents of 3rd Street in Secaucus reported incidents early Sunday, June 12, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Police identified Muniz as a suspect and captured him just before midnight, Miller said. The 28-year-old Secaucus resident was charged with two counts of Burglary and four counts of Criminal Attempt to Commit Burglary, then lodged in the Hudson County Jail. Anyone with additional information on these burgl…
New Milford PD: Car Prowler Nabbed Thanks To Resident's Call New Milford PD: Car Prowler Nabbed Thanks To Resident's Call
New Milford PD: Car Prowler Nabbed Thanks To Resident's Call A repeat offender with various recent addresses was caught trying -- and failing -- to break into cars thanks to a New Milford resident's call, authorities said. Based on a description, Isaiah Ortiz Hayre, 28, was quickly spotted in the area of Greve Drive by Officer Daniel O'Neill around 12:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, Capt. Kevin Van Saders said. Ortiz Hayre, most recently of Garfield, tried giving police a bogus name at first, Van Saders said. He was familiar to police, however, having been arrested in several towns on a variety of charges the past decade, including burglary, credit card t…
UPDATE: Intoxicated Prowler Caught With Stolen Driving School Vehicle On Route 17 Released UPDATE: Intoxicated Prowler Caught With Stolen Driving School Vehicle On Route 17 Released
Update: Intoxicated Prowler Caught With Stolen Driving School Vehicle On Route 17 Released An accused car burglar who police said was drunk while prowling Bergen County streets in a vehicle stolen from a driving school near his Queens home was released by a judge shortly after his arrest. Spanky Gus Davido, 25, had sped off after Ridgewood police caught him trying to break into a car on Gilbert Street on Wednesday, Feb. 9, Detective Capt. Forest Lyons said. Although a new state law kept them from pursuing Davido, it couldn't prevent them from finding him. They had help -- namely, the big lettering of the Ferrari Driving School on the side of the stolen sedan. A battered front l…
NY Car Burglars Lead Police On Wild Jersey Shore Pursuit Before Crash With Audi: Authorities NY Car Burglars Lead Police On Wild Jersey Shore Pursuit Before Crash With Audi: Authorities
NY Car Burglars Lead Police On Wild Jersey Shore Pursuit Before Crash With Audi: Authorities A pair of alleged car burglars were caught after a wild chase in which the suspects tried to carjack several cars before smashing into an Audi, authorities said. It all began about 2 p.m. Thursday when off-duty Brick Township Police Officer Kevin Ryan was leaving the LA Fitness gym in Brick Plaza after working out, police said. Ryan heard a vehicle alarm sounding in the parking lot. The alarm was coming from a tan Chevy pickup truck. Ryan reportedly noticed a greenish gray minivan parked next to the tan pickup.  The minivan reportedly matched the description of a vehicle that car…
Wayne PD: Officer Nabs Overnight Burglar From Sussex Wayne PD: Officer Nabs Overnight Burglar From Sussex
Wayne PD: Officer Nabs Overnight Burglar From Sussex A Sussex County ex-con with a drug-related criminal history bolted when a Wayne resident found him trying to steal his car and was caught moments later, township police said. Security video shows Nicholas Scalici, 31, of Franklin Borough getting into the vehicle in the resident’s driveway, Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. Officer Steven Martell was responding to an overnight 911 call from Park Lane when he spotted Scalici walking away from the scene, the captain said. The victim identified him as the intruder, Daly said. Martell then arrested Scalici and found him carrying a switchblade and…
Car Thieves Ditch Stolen Car In Montvale, Swipe Range Rover That Had Key Fob Left Inside Car Thieves Ditch Stolen Car In Montvale, Swipe Range Rover That Had Key Fob Left Inside
Car Thieves Ditch Stolen Car In Montvale, Swipe Range Rover That Had Key Fob Left Inside Car thieves drove a BMW stolen out of Newark to Montvale, then took off in a Range Rover whose owner left it parked on the street with the key fob inside, authorities said. The BMW was left in the driveway of a High Ridge Road homeowner, who reported the driver getting into the Range Rover with three other occupants that sped off around 6 a.m., Lt. Christopher Hawken said. A wallet was taken from another vehicle on High Ridge that was burglarized, he said. As officers responded, a call came in to police headquarters from a Surrey Lane resident that the stolen Range Rover was hers. The 201…
Detective Work Produces Ridgefield Park Vehicle Burglary Arrest Detective Work Produces Ridgefield Park Vehicle Burglary Arrest
Detective Work Produces Ridgefield Park Vehicle Burglary Arrest A Ridgefield Park police detective cracked a pair of car burglaries with the arrest of a village man. Officers were responding to a call of a thief rummaging through a vehicle parked in a Teaneck Road driveway shortly after 11:30 p.m. Sunday when a similar call came in moments later on nearby Mount Vernon Street, Lt. Arthur Jensen said. Detective Dale Madden used witness accounts and surveillance video to identify Michael Hernandez, 22, who was arrested a short time later, Jensen said. Hernandez was charged with burglary, theft and conspiracy and released pending a first appearance in Cent…
Alert Resident, Neighboring PDs Help Glen Rock Police Nab Newark Gang Of 5 Alert Resident, Neighboring PDs Help Glen Rock Police Nab Newark Gang Of 5
Alert Resident, Neighboring PDs Help Glen Rock Police Nab Newark Gang Of 5 Glen Rock police captured a car burglary crew from Newark with help from an alert resident and their colleagues from Fair Lawn and Ridgewood, authorities said. The resident called shortly before 5 a.m. Friday after spotting the thieves on Woodvale Road, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. Sgt. Bryan Scott and Officers Annamarie Mattina and Nick Onove swooped in, joined by out-of-town officers, and took all five into custody, the chief said. They found items stolen from unlocked vehicles on Woodvale Road and Fieldmere Road in the car and on the thieves, Ackermann said. “Also recovered in th…
Little Ferry PD: Officer Nabs Garfield Repeat Offender, 20, In Burglarized Pickup Little Ferry PD: Officer Nabs Garfield Repeat Offender, 20, In Burglarized Pickup
Little Ferry PD: Officer Nabs Garfield Repeat Offender, 20, In Burglarized Pickup A 20-year-old Garfield car burglar with a string of recent arrests tried talking his way out of an another when a Little Ferry police officer caught him breaking into a pickup truck before dawn, authorities said. Xhonatan Gaba, 20, was sitting in the passenger seat of a Chevy pickup owned by a tenant at the Williamstone Manor Apartments on William Street when Officer Joseph Montemurro rolled up around 3:15 a.m. Saturday, Police Chief James Walters said. Montemurro was cruising the area after finding another vehicle unlocked with its emergency lights flashing and car alarm blaring on Jackson…
Teens Go On Car Burglary Spree, Lead NJ Pursuit In Sedan Stolen Out Of Philly, Police Say Teens Go On Car Burglary Spree, Lead NJ Pursuit In Sedan Stolen Out Of Philly, Police Say
Teens Go On Car Burglary Spree, Lead NJ Pursuit In Sedan Stolen Out Of Philly, Police Say Three teens were in police custody with another suspect at large after going on a car burglary spree then leading a police pursuit across Hudson County in a sedan stolen out of Philadelphia, authorities said. A Secaucus, NJ resident called police to report four individuals burglarized his family's car on Pandolfi Avenue around 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 20, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. The four suspects fled in a black Toyota Corolla, later found to be stolen out of Philadelphia on Jan. 13, Miller said. A responding police officer saw the stolen vehicle leaving near Centre Avenue, then…
SEEN HIM? Hillsdale PD Seeks Help Finding Ex-Con Theft Suspect Who Crashed Twice While Fleeing SEEN HIM? Hillsdale PD Seeks Help Finding Ex-Con Theft Suspect Who Crashed Twice While Fleeing
Seen HIM? Hillsdale PD Seeks Help Finding Ex-Con Theft Suspect Who Crashed Twice While Fleeing A Florida ex-con suspected in a series of car burglaries crashed his car twice while fleeing Hillsdale police, who turned to the public for help finding him. A borough police officer saw a Ford Explorer with Florida license plates speeding south on Kinderkamack Road moments after hearing an alert that it had been involved in thefts from vehicles in Woodcliff Lake. The officer stopped the vehicle, but then the driver – identified as Khalil D. Pass, 26, of Fort Lauderdale – hit the gas and sped off, Detective Travis Woods said. Pass “was involved in two crashes and continued to drive reckles…
More Than 20 Vehicles Broken Into Overnight In Franklin Lakes More Than 20 Vehicles Broken Into Overnight In Franklin Lakes
More Than 20 Vehicles Broken Into Overnight In Franklin Lakes Cash, credit cards, a driver’s license and checkbooks were among the valuables taken in a staggering 21 overnight vehicle burglaries in Franklin Lakes, authorities said Monday. “Car burglaries, as well as car thefts, occur periodically throughout the year,” Capt. John Bakelaar said. “The holiday season provides even more opportunity for thieves.” Look no further than the south side of Route 208, where thieves broke into vehicles before dawn Sunday on Oak Lane, Haven Road, Cobblestone Court, Hickory Hill Road, Oak Haven Lane, Iron Latch Road, Greenfield Hill, Pinecroft Court, Galloping Hill …
Passaic Sheriff's Officer Helps Haledon Police Nab Fleeing Overnight Car Burglary Suspect Passaic Sheriff's Officer Helps Haledon Police Nab Fleeing Overnight Car Burglary Suspect
Passaic Sheriff's Officer Helps Haledon Police Nab Fleeing Overnight Car Burglary Suspect A Passaic County sheriff's officer helped Haledon police chase down a car burglary suspect wanted for several area break-ins before dawn Saturday, authorities said. Sgt. Michael Susen and Officers Semir Celoski and April Latona were responding to a call of break-ins on Cliff Street when they spotted Geremy Pulinario, 19, of Passaic at the corner of West Broadway and Burhans Avenue and ordered him to stop, Lt. George Guzman said. Pulinario bolted, jumping several fences, Guzman said. Borough officers got help establishing a perimeter from, among others Prospect Park and William Paterson pol…
Career Car Burglar Caught Again, Charged In Maywood Spree Career Car Burglar Caught Again, Charged In Maywood Spree
Career Car Burglar Caught Again, Charged In Maywood Spree A habitual car burglar who Maywood police said hit three vehicles the same night was captured early Tuesday. Hhome surveillance showed Rashawn G. Vaughan, 23, of Newark, walking up driveways and pulling on vehicle door handles overnight on Jan. 12, Detective Capt. Terence Kenny said. Vaughan has been arrested by Rochelle Park police last November following an eight-vehicle burglary spree, noted Kenny, the officer in charge of the department. SEE: Car Burglar Sought In 15 Rochelle Park Vehicle Break-Ins, Attempts Captured In Passaic Vaughan has been known to police, having been charged wit…
THINK YOU KNOW HIM? Watch Fair Lawn Burglar Seek Unlocked Cars THINK YOU KNOW HIM? Watch Fair Lawn Burglar Seek Unlocked Cars
Think YOU Know HIM? Watch Fair Lawn Burglar Seek Unlocked Cars In the comments section of a Facebook-posted Ring video of a burglar taking valuables from unlocked vehicles in Fair Lawn, one owner described the intended target: Herself. “I got the kids and [everything] I’m grabbing out [of] the car,” she explained. “[S]ometimes life is busy… sometimes I forget too.” The burglar was recorded on surveillance cameras in Fair Lawn testing door handles between 1 and 4 a.m. over the weekend and into early Monday, police said.  He was successful in some instances -- and made off with valuables he found inside open vehicles -- and kept moving past those that …
Car Burglar Sought In 15 Rochelle Park Vehicle Break-Ins, Attempts Captured In Passaic Car Burglar Sought In 15 Rochelle Park Vehicle Break-Ins, Attempts Captured In Passaic
Car Burglar Sought In 15 Rochelle Park Vehicle Break-Ins, Attempts Captured In Passaic GOTCHA! A repeat offender wanted for a car burglary spree in Rochelle Park earlier this month was caught in Passaic. Rashawn Vaughan, 22, of Newark remained held Friday in the Bergen County Jail after Passaic police nabbed him hours earlier. Home and business surveillance cameras helped identify Vaughan in all of the Nov. 4 incidents, Detective Sgt. James M. DePreta said. He was known to police, having been charged with 18 car burglaries in less than a month last year in Rochelle Park. Vaughan got into eight cars this time -- taking whatever he could get his hands on -- and failed to ente…
Wayne Police Nab Teen Trio With Prescription Drugs Stolen From Resident's Vehicle Wayne Police Nab Teen Trio With Prescription Drugs Stolen From Resident's Vehicle
Wayne Police Nab Teen Trio With Prescription Drugs Stolen From Resident's Vehicle Wayne police busted three teens who they said were carrying generic Xanax stolen from a resident's car when they were stopped for a traffic violation Thursday afternoon. Bill Mendez-Geraldino, 18, Engel Paulino-Gomez, 19, both of Passaic, and Michael Acosta-Granados, 18, of Paterson were released pending court appearances on charges of burglary, receiving stolen property, drug possession and conspiracy, Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. Wayne detectives were conducting a follow-up investigation, Daly said, asking that anyone with information that could help them call: (973) 633-3530. While p…
Three Chases, Hours-Long Search Turns Into Clifton Car Burglary Arrest Three Chases, Hours-Long Search Turns Into Clifton Car Burglary Arrest
Three Chases, Hours-Long Search Turns Into Clifton Car Burglary Arrest Persistence paid off for Clifton police who caught an overnight car burglar, authorities said. Two thieves took off through backyards when they spotted officers responding to a burglary call near the corner of Leopold Terrace and West Fourth Street around 1:30 a.m. Monday, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. At least five vehicles had been broken into and ransacked, he said. Two hours later, a caller directed police to Parkway, where a suspicious man was seen emerging from the woods. The suspect ran off again, Bracken said. Around 6 a.m. -- four and a half hours after the initial cal…
Wallington PD: Car Burglars Nabbed In The Act Wallington PD: Car Burglars Nabbed In The Act
Wallington PD: Car Burglars Nabbed In The Act A male-female team of car burglars were at work overnight Wednesday when Wallington police rolled up. Officer Anthony Milne spotted Brian L Mcelfresh, 41, of Passaic walking and crouching down near parked cars along Parkway just after 1 a.m., Capt. Shawn Kudlacik said. At the same time, he saw a woman driving a Buick with one headlight driving slowly down the block. Mcelfresh dropped a backpack he was carrying while turning onto Hayward Place, Kudlacik said. Inside was a bottle of vodka and a pair of camouflage pants, he said. Backup Officer Michael Marciniak arrived as the Buick came by…
SURPRISE! Fair Lawn Detectives Pick Up Closter Man On Warrant, ID Him In Car Burglary SURPRISE! Fair Lawn Detectives Pick Up Closter Man On Warrant, ID Him In Car Burglary
Surprise! Fair Lawn Detectives Pick Up Closter Man On Warrant, ID Him In Car Burglary For all the work that police detectives do tracking down suspects, sometimes luck intervenes. Ask Fair Lawn’s finest. Assigned to pick up a prisoner from Paterson who was wanted on a borough warrant, Detectives Brian Rypkema and Anthony Lugo realized he fit the description of a car burglar caught on surveillance video last month. The victim of the St. Valentine’s Day break-in on 34th Street reported $5 in change and an umbrella swiped from a vehicle, Sgt. Brian Metzler said. The resident showed police video of the thief captured by a Ring doorbell, Metzler said. The detectives, after iden…
Doubling Back Does In Car Burglar, South Hackensack Police Say Doubling Back Does In Car Burglar, South Hackensack Police Say
Doubling Back Does In Car Burglar, South Hackensack Police Say Returning to the scene got a career car burglar caught by a South Hackensack police detective, authorities said. Detective Brian Kropp reviewed home surveillance footage after a car was broken into and an iPad and pair of Chanel sunglasses were stolen, Capt. Robert Kaiser said Monday. Kropp worked the case and, with help from Hackensack police, arrested 58-year-old Kevin Gresham of Hackensack. On Friday night, Gresham returned to the same street and was arrested, Kaiser said. He was charged with burglary and sent to the Bergen County Jail. A judge hours later ordered Gresham released pen…
Bergen Crime Wave Grows: Three Vehicles Stolen, 15 Burglarized In Waldwick Overnight Bergen Crime Wave Grows: Three Vehicles Stolen, 15 Burglarized In Waldwick Overnight
Bergen Crime Wave Grows: Three Vehicles Stolen, 15 Burglarized In Waldwick Overnight The epidemic of Bergen County vehicle thefts and car burglaries hit Waldwick hard overnight Friday – with three stolen and at least 15 reportedly burglarized by an organized crew in the span of an hour, authorities said. Anywhere from three to five bandits targeted vehicles parked west of Crescent Avenue between 2 and 3 a.m., Lt. Thomas Dowling said. Cypress Court, Lyon Road and Sycamore Drive were among the streets cited. "There is home video that is being viewed of them entering vehicles," Dowling said. The lieutenant asked, however, that anyone who lives or has property in the area…