Manchester Police Urge Residents To Lock Cars After Burglaries

MANCHESTER, NJ — Residents are being reminded once again to lock their vehicles in the wake of several instances of "car shopping" in the Pine Lake Park section, Manchester Township police said.

“Car shopping” is when burglars walk down a street checking vehicle door handles to find unlocked ones where they can easily take money or other items left in the car, Lt. Vincent Manco said.

Reports came from Fourth Avenue and Hannibal Street between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m., Manco said.

To prevent thefts, residents should always keep all vehicle doors and windows locked, he said.

"While many motor vehicle burglaries go unreported to the police for various reasons, we urge all residents to contact the police if they have been the victim of any crime," Manco said.

Residents with video surveillance systems in the area where thefts have happened are asked to contact the Manchester Township Police Department as soon as possible in hopes they have captured the suspects on video, he said.

Residents are also reminded to report any and all suspicious activity to the Manchester Township Police Department at 732-657-6111 or by using the “Tip-Line” link at the Manchester Township Police Website (www.manchesterpolicenj.com). Tip-Line information may be left anonymously.

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