Rise In Burglaries In Lawrence Brook Section, East Brunswick: Police

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Lawrence Brook section of East Brunswick has seen a rise in residential burglaries, police said. Authorities did not say how many homes were targeted.

“Rest assured, the East Brunswick Police Department is committed to reducing the number of criminal incidents of burglary occurring within the Township of East Brunswick,” the department said.

Police Chief Frank LoSacco has asked residents to remain vigilant. He issued a set of precautions steps to take to help reduce the risk of burglary:

• Call 732-390-6901 (or 9-1-1 if there is an emergency) to report suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity in your community.
• Immediately call 732-390-6901 to report anyone soliciting to your residence who does not possess a permit specifically issued to that individual (not to the company they represent).
• Install and test your alarm system regularly.
• Remove climbing aids like ladders and trash bins from around your property.
• Change the combination to your safes and bolt them to the floor.
• Keep high-value items in a safe deposit box or bank.
• Photograph and itemize jewelry and valuable items.
• Illuminate all entry points and exterior sides of your home and business.
• Motion sensor lighting will help deter break-ins.
• Keep your vehicle and glovebox locked while at work.
• Lock all windows and doors before leaving home.
• Park in spots further from a business which will allow time to survey the parking lot.
• Be aware of any cars in your neighborhood that aren’t normal.
• Be careful in using social media and avoid posting information about valuables or schedules.
• Work with your neighbors to look out for each other.
• Lastly, if you are the victim of a burglary or attempted burglary, please call 9-1-1 immediately and refrain from disturbing anything at the crime scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Brunswick Police Investigative Division by calling (732) 390-6990 or the East Brunswick Police Tips line at (732) 4EB-TIPS, or email tips@ebpd.net.

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