The utility at first installed a gate secured with a chain and padlock that were taken from at the Highland Road entrance to its right-of-way, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said.
PSE&G secured the gate with an internal lock and added 'No Trespassing' that quickly vanished, the chief said.
An investigation was continuing, he said.
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