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Thief Diverts Attention Of Clifton Homeowner, 87, While Accomplice Steals Cash, Jewelry Thief Diverts Attention Of Clifton Homeowner, 87, While Accomplice Steals Cash, Jewelry
Thief Diverts Attention Of Clifton Homeowner, 87, While Accomplice Steals Cash, Jewelry A thief posing as a utility worker kept an 87-year-old Clifton woman occupied while an accomplice stole jewelry and several thousand dollars in cash from her bedroom, authorities said. The thief knocked on the woman’s door around 4 p.m. Saturday, identified himself as a PSE&G employee and displayed a medal badge and a photo identification card, the victim told police. He then “indicated that he was in the area checking the water supply due to recent flooding and asked permission to enter the residence, to which the victim consented,” Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. The woman eventua…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Police Warn Parents Of Bogus Text -- With Blatant Typo -- Telling Girls To Run Away From Home Police Warn Parents Of Bogus Text -- With Blatant Typo -- Telling Girls To Run Away From Home
Police Warn Parents Of Bogus Text -- With Blatant Typo -- Telling Girls To Run Away From Home It bears a blatant typo, but Saddle River police – just to be sure – are warning parents about a bogus text message apparently sent to young girls telling them to run away from home. “STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND RUN AWAY FROM HOME!” the text says. “Bad pleople are after you.” Yes, the bogus text -- which bears a Dallas area code -- says “pleople.” “Looks like someone didn't make it to spelling bee,” a Facebook user commented. “Girl please ... this looks so obviously fake,” one wrote. “Maybe not to a younger girl,” another responded. “Please speak with your children about this message a…

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by Jerry DeMarco