East Brunswick Burglary Spree Saturday

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating four residential burglaries and three attempted residential burglaries that all took place between 4 and 11 p.m. Saturday.

The burglaries occurred in the areas of Golden Pond Drive, Quaker Drive, Dorolee Drive and Crispen Lane, police said. All seven houses had the electrical meters pulled from the house and wires cut, causing the power to go out. Entry was gained to the four houses by forcing open a back or a side door. Proceeds from the burglaries were jewelry and cash from the four houses.

A white van with no markings, and no rear windows, with possibly New Jersey plates, being operated by a male, is the only suspect information to date, police said.

The East Brunswick Police Department is actively investigating the burglaries and using directed burglary patrols throughout the Township in an effort to prevent any future occurrences. The department is urging residents to report any suspicious activity in their neighborhood; all callers have the option to remain anonymous. You can call 911, or Patrolman Craig Hoover of the Community Policing Unit at choover@ebpd.net or 732-390-6938.

Police are warning East Brunswick residents to:

• Be alert for any suspicious vehicles parked in your neighborhood.

• Learn your neighbor’s schedule so you can recognize unusual activity such as open doors, windows or persons walking on or through the property who are unfamiliar to you. If you observe suspicious activity, report it to the police.
• In the event someone rings your bell claiming to be a solicitor, all solicitors must be permitted by the township. If they can’t provide proof or refuse to display their permit (close and lock your door immediately), call the police.

• Be wary if someone rings your door bell whom you are not familiar with. In many cases, burglars will ring your door bell to determine if someone is home. If someone answers, they will make an excuse why they rang the bell. They may ask for directions or to use your phone. Close the door and contact the police immediately, note a physical description, what kind of vehicle they were driving and direction of travel, if possible.
• Do not allow anyone into your residence claiming to be from any water department, tax office, electric department or any public or private utility. Criminals often will pose as utility workers in an attempt to create a distraction and steal your valuables once you let them inside. Keep your doors closed and locked and contact the police. Officers will respond to determine if the person(s) are from a legitimate service.

• Please do not attempt to intervene and approach anyone you believe to be suspicious, be the best witness from a distance and contact the police immediately.
• Lock your doors and make your home appear occupied at all times. If you observe anything suspicious, contact the police immediately.