Nutley Cops Probing Series Of Car Burglaries: Police

NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley police are investigating a series of car burglaries that have been taking place in the township over the past week, authorities announced Wednesday.

Nutley authorities are advising residents to lock their vehicles and secure their belongings. Public Safety Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Police Chief Thomas Strumolo issued the following information about the recent thefts:

“Police were called to Glendale Avenue earlier today to investigate vehicles that were entered between 1 and 8 a.m. this morning… As well as vehicles entered on Highland Ave on August 22… The actors committing these offenses are opportunists, and refrain from breaking windows or damaging doors. They walk around trying door handles in search of unlocked vehicles. Once inside they take whatever they can ranging from loose change, valuable sunglasses to lap top computers and jewelry. Residents that leave their key fob or spare key in their unlocked vehicle run the risk of the vehicle being taken as well.”

Nutley police are urging residents to call police at 973-284-4940 if they see anyone “walking in driveways or acting suspicious.”

“This type of crime is being perpetrated throughout our neighboring communities as well,” Strumolo said.

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