Three Cars, All Unlocked, Stolen In Colts Neck This Week

COLTS NECK, NJ — The problem of unlocked auto theft appears to be back in wealthy parts of Monmouth County. The Colts Neck Police Department is currently investigating the theft of three vehicles and a possible attempted theft of a fourth, they announced on Facebook. All of the thefts occurred overnight Monday into Tuesday of this week, June 11 and 12.

Colts Neck police provided this breakdown of the incidents:

• A Freemont Lane resident reported the theft of a black 2017 Range Rover from their driveway sometime overnight. The vehicle was unlocked and the keys had been left inside the car. The vehicle has been recovered in Marlboro.
• A North Point Drive resident reported the theft of a blue 2016 Audi from their driveway sometime overnight. The vehicle was unlocked and the keys left inside the vehicle. That car has not been found.
• Then, a second North Point Drive resident reported the theft of a gray 2016 Volkswagen from their driveway sometime overnight. The vehicle was unlocked and the keys left inside the vehicle. That car has been recovered in Newark.
• A Sterling Ridge resident reported suspicious activity that occurred around 2:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, June 13. Police say it was a possible attempted auto theft, but the suspect was scared away by homeowner.

If anyone observed any suspicious activity in the areas of Freemont Lane, North Point Drive, or Sterling Ridge, please contact the Colts Neck Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-780-7323 or detectives@coltsneckpolice.com