Crime & Safety

‘Used Prophylactic’ Left On Nutley Homeowner’s Steps: Police

Nutley police are searching for whoever reportedly left a soiled birth control item on top of a UPS package at a local home.

NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley police are searching for whoever reportedly left a soiled birth control item on top of a UPS package at a South Spring Garden Avenue home last week.

According to the Nutley Police Department, the resident contacted officers on Aug. 30 and reported that they found a “used prophylactic” on top of a package on their steps. The victim contacted the retailer and UPS, who reportedly stated that they would make amends by picking up the package and delivering a new item, police said.

Nutley officers unsuccessfully interviewed neighbors in the area in an attempt to learn more about the alleged incident, authorities stated.

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Officers advised the resident to contact police if they notice any other suspicious incidents.

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