Crime & Safety

Moorestown Police Warn Residents To Stay Vigilant After Explosive Devices Found In Elizabeth

The message was issued after 5 explosive devices were found at a train station in Elizabeth overnight.

Moorestown, NJ -- Moorestown Police are warning residents to be vigilant after five explosive devices were found at a New Jersey train station overnight.

The incident in Elizabeth happened just two days after a pipe bomb exploded in a trash can at a charity 5K run in Seaside Heights, and an explosion that injured 29 people in the Chelsea section of Manhattan.

"There are no reported threats to our area, but in light of recent events in Seaside, Elizabeth, and NYC we should all be vigilant," police said Monday morning. "Please remember: if you See Something-Say Something. Call your local police department or 211 or 1-866-4-Safe-NJ."

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The phone number for the Moorestown Police Department is 856-234-8300.

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