‘Lock It Or Lose It:’ 3 Cars Stolen From Morris County Neighborhood In 2 Days, Police Say

Police in one Morris County town have issued several alert after three vehicles were stolen within a matter of two days — and two of them within a span of less than 10 minutes.

Chatham Borough Police
Photo Credit: *Chatham Borough Police Department via Facebook*

Valerie Musson

07/07/2022 4:24 p.m.

The first two thefts occurred from Oliver Street and Chandler Road in Chatham “in about eight minutes,” on Tuesday, July 5, local police said in a release the following afternoon.

Meanwhile, a Cadillac Escalade was stolen from the east end of Main Street, police said a short time later.

All of the stolen vehicles were left unlocked with the keys inside, according to police.

A follow-up post on Thursday, July 7 stated that the suspects had returned to the area and were looking for cars to steal.

“Please lock your vehicles NOW and remove all keys/fobs/valuables!” police said.

“That’s 3 vehicles in 2 days…Lock it or lose it!”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Chatham Borough Police at (973) 635-8000.

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