At Least 40 Car Burglaries In Brick Since Early December: Police

BRICK, NJ — If you thought the frigid overnight temperatures of the last few weeks would be enough to deter thieves, think again.

Brick Township police say they are receiving a high number of reports of vehicle burglaries in the area of Lanes Mill Road, Sally Ike Road and the nearby "state" streets.

"We have had at least 40 reported car burglaries in that area since the beginning of December," Sgt. Neal Pedersen said. Most of the vehicles were unlocked but if valuables were visible, the thieves were smashing windows to steal wat they saw, he said.

He again reminded residents to lock their vehicles and hide their valuables or take them inside.

If your vehicle was burglarized and you have not reported it yet, Pedersen urges residents to call and report it at 732-262-1100.

If you have any information about the identities of the suspects or have video surveillance of possible suspects, please contact Detective Gregory Mullarkey at 732-262-1122.

One resident provided the below surveillance footage (and also shared the footage with police) from the early hours of Dec. 8.

Photo from surveillance footage of the Dec. 8 burglaries