Home Burglary Reported In Basking Ridge Saturday

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Bernards Township Police are investigating a home burglary on Saturday.

The burglary was reported at an unoccupied home on Sentinel Drive between 3 and 9 p.m., police report.

Police are asking residents who may have seen any suspicious activity during this time frame to contact Detective John Neiman at 908-204-3050.

"In the future, if you see any suspicious activity, call the police department immediately and ask that the person or situation be looked into," police said. "The police rely on our residents to be our eyes and ears."

When calling police, residents are asked to provide a description of people and vehicles including license plates. To report suspicious activity call 908-766-1122 or 911 for emergencies.

Bernards Township Police also offered the following tips to reduce the chance a burglar will target a home:

• Lock your home at all times. Thieves will often target unlocked homes.
• Put lights and televisions on times or delay switch when not home.
• Keep records/photos of valuable possessions. Retain make, model, and serial numbers of valuable electronics.
• Do not leave trash containers, newspapers or mail uncollected.
• If possible leave a vehicle or vehicles in the driveway.

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