20 Nutley Cars Hit During Rash Of Labor Day Auto Burglaries: Police Release Surveillance Photos

NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley police are warning local vehicle owners to remember to lock up in the face of a recent cluster of auto burglaries reported in the township on Labor Day.

According to a Nutley Township news release, police first discovered the series of burglaries while responding to a call from a North Spring Garden Avenue home around 6 a.m. on Monday. On arrival, the homeowner told officers that he allegedly saw a male suspect inside his parked vehicle. The resident told officers that when he yelled, the suspect fled the scene in a silver sedan with a loud exhaust system towards Alexander Avenue.

After speaking with the homeowner, the responding officers then discovered that almost 20 other vehicles in the area had been entered between 2:20 and 6 a.m., and that a range of items had been stolen, including loose change, binoculars and GPS units.

Streets that experienced thefts included North Spring Garden, South Spring Garden, Garden Place, Enclosure, Edgar, Alexander and Wayne, police stated.

Police stated that they are searching for “at least three” suspects, and released a series of photos of the alleged actors. [See above photos]

“We urge all residents to remain vigilant,” Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo stated in a joint news release. “Please make certain your vehicle is locked, exterior lights and surveillance systems are in good working condition, and notify police if anything appears to be suspicious.”

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Photos: Nutley Police Department