Car Break-Ins Increasing At Morris County Parks

MORRISTOWN, NJ — You might not always remember to lock your car before heading out to your favorite park, but Morris County Park Police are urging all park-goers to make sure their cars are secured.

There was a "substantial increase" in car break-ins at parks across Morris County in 2016, police said, and it looks like the trend is continuing into 2017.

Those visiting parks should remember to lock their car doors, and either hide or remove all valuables, police said.

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