Caldwell Is Seeing An Uptick Of Car Thefts, Burglaries: Police

CALDWELL, NJ — There’s been an uptick of car thefts and burglaries in the Caldwell area, and there’s a common link, police say: unlocked doors.

On Wednesday evening, the Caldwell Police Department issued the following advisory:

“Please remember to always lock all of the doors to your motor vehicle and DO NOT leave your key fobs/keys inside of the vehicle. There has been an uptick in motor vehicle burglaries/thefts in our area due to vehicles being left unlocked.”

“Also, please do not leave any valuables in plain view inside the vehicle, and report all suspicious activity to the Caldwell Police Department via 9-1-1,” authorities added.

The issue isn’t unique to Caldwell. Earlier this week, Livingston police issued a similar advisory, noting that out of 15 vehicle thefts so far this year, 14 had keys left inside.

• See related article: 15 Cars Stolen In Livingston; 14 Had Keys Inside, Police Say

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