12 Colts Neck Vehicles Stolen, 45 Burglarized In 6 Months: Cops

COLTS NECK, NJ - The Colts Neck Police Department are warning residents of a “steady increase” in motor vehicle thefts and burglaries in the area, citing a whopping 12 vehicles stolen and 45 burglaries within the last six months.

The Colts Neck incidents serve as the latest in a string of motor vehicle thefts in Monmouth County.

The warning came in the form of a Tuesday Facebook post, in which police reminded area residents yet again to lock vehicles and stow away any keys or fob. All motor vehicles involved were unlocked, police said.

“EVERY stolen vehicle had the keys or fobs in the vehicle and EVERY vehicle burglarized was unlocked. Keys to residences as well as garage door openers left in unsecured vehicles may also be used to gain entry to your house, which has occurred multiple times in our town,” the Colts Neck Police Department wrote.

“These criminal acts are easily preventable by simply securing your vehicles and taking the keys inside the house,” the department continued. “By leaving your vehicle unsecured, you are inviting criminals into your community and putting the community at risk. These criminal acts are crimes of opportunity and the people committing these crimes WILL return if they know vehicles are left unsecured!!”

Residents seeking additional information are urged to call the Colts Neck Township Police Department Detective Bureau at (732) 780-7323.

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