Theft Concerns To Be Addressed By Chatham Township Police

CHATHAM, NJ — Members of the Chatham Township Police Department will hold an informational meeting tonight to further discuss the ongoing crime increase that has plagued many Chatham residents.

The meeting will be held in the Community Room at the Municipal Building on Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m., according to an announcement by the police department.

The current vehicle theft issue is affecting communities all through Morris County and throughout New Jersey.

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Township officials and police officers have previously issued warning notices and protocols to follow in order to reduce the likelihood of these crimes occurring.

According to Chatham Township Mayor Ashley Felice, the Chatham Township Committee has provided and will continue to provide every possible item required to deter this crime to the police department.

This includes the department purchasing new police vehicles this year, as well as the installation of surveillance cameras and license-plate readers throughout the city.

The informational meeting is intended to raise awareness of the issue while also providing safety tips and information.

"Right now we are a targeted town. They know Chatham has expensive cars and they target us," Felice said.