North Caldwell Sees Car Break-In Spree: Police

Did you wake up to find your car burglarized in North Caldwell on Thursday morning?

You weren’t alone.

The township saw eight vehicle break-ins on Nov. 5, Police Chief Mark Deuer told Patch.

The thefts took place on Hillside Avenue, High Point Place, Mountain Avenue and Windridge Drive, possibly around 4 to 5 a.m., Deuer said.

Although police do not have a total value for the thefts, the allegedly stolen items include laptop computers, wallets and sunglasses.

“We would tell residents to not leave valuables in the cars and to ensure all cars are locked at night,” Deuer said when asked about advice for vehicle owners in the area. “And never to leave the keys in the car or the key fobs close enough to the car so it will start.”

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In June, the North Caldwell Police Department issued an alert after several car thefts were reported in the township, warning residents to never leave their keys in their ignitions and to lock their vehicles.

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