Multiple Burglaries In Parsippany This April

PARSIPPANY, NJ — A rash of residential burglaries has hit Parsippany this month, and police are sharing tips on how to keep your home safe.

Police said there were multiple burglaries or attempted burglaries to cars and homes in the town since March 31. So far, no arrests have been made but police say the incidents remain under investigation.

They're reminding residents: if you see something, say something as soon as possible.

"Your eyes and ears greatly outnumber ours and we depend on our residents to report suspicious activity, vehicles or people in their neighborhoods," police said. "If something just doesn't feel right call the Police Department and let us know. It is extremely helpful if you can give us descriptions of what the person is wearing/looks like or provide the vehicle make/model or license plate, if it can be obtained safely."

Since March 31, police said the following areas were the target of burglaries:

• Parsippany Blvd (Vehicle in Embassy Suites Parking lot)
• Edwards Road (Attempted Burglary)
• Springfield Court (Burglary to a Residence)
• Gloede Court (Burglary to a Residence)
• River Road (Burglary to a Residence)
• Rockaway Place (Burglary to a Residence)
• Crestview Drive (Burglary to a Residence)

Here is more information on the burglaries as described by police in the Parsippany police blotter:

3/31/2018 at 8:15 PM: Officers responded to a residence on Edwards Road for a reported activated burglar alarm. Upon arrival of responding officers, they observed damage to the front entry way consistent with a burglary attempt. The homeowner was notified and responded to the residence. After further investigation it was determined that the attempted burglary occurred between 7:30 PM and the time of the alarm activation. It was also determined that the unknown suspect(s) did not gain entry into the residence.

4/1/2018 at 11:20 AM: Patrol Officer G. Cacioppo responded to the Embassy Suites parking lot for a reported burglary to a 2006 Mazda 6. After speaking to the victim, it was determined that the unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unsecured trunk and stole numerous pieces of stereo equipment totaling approximately $1,000.00. The burglary occurred between 6:00 PM on 3/31/2018 and 11:20 AM on 4/1/2018.

4/2/2018 at 8:34 PM: Officers responded to a burglary to a residence on Springfield Court. Upon their arrival, they found the front door kicked in. Officers checked the interior of the residence and found the master bedroom ransacked. It was determined the burglary occurred between 3/30/18 and 4/2/18.

4/5/18 at 3:56 PM: Officers responded to a reported burglary. Upon their arrival, they spoke to the victim who advised them that between 3/27/18 and 4/3/18 they were away on vacation and believed the house was burglarized. They stated when they arrived home on 4/3/18 they did not notice anything wrong, however on 4/4/18 they noticed that their food and liquor cabinet was depleted. On 4/5/18 they also noticed damage to a wall from the door being swung open to far, unlocked windows, and multiple beer cans in the bushes outside the residence. They did not observe anything else missing from the residence.

4/6/18 at 8:17 PM: Officers responded to a burglary on Rockaway Place. Upon their arrival, they spoke to a resident who advised them that he was out for a short time and when he returned home he found the front door unsecured. After a brief initial investigation, it was determined that a jewelry box was taken from the master bedroom which contained jewelry and cash. It was also appeared that the unknown suspect(s) exited through the rear sliding glass door.

4/6/18 at 9:06 PM: Officers responded to a residence on Crestview Drive for a reported burglary. Upon their arrival, they spoke to the victim who stated he left his residence at approximately 10:00 AM on 4/6/18 and when he returned home he found the front door kicked in. After a brief initial investigation, it was determined that a safe was stolen by the unknown suspect(s). It appeared that the unknown suspect(s) then used the rear sliding door to exit the residence.

4/7/18 at 10:31 PM: Officers responded to a reported burglary on River Road. Upon their arrival, they spoke to the victim who stated he left his residence at 11:00 PM on 4/6/18 and when he arrived home shortly before calling the Police Department he found his rear door forced open. After a brief initial investigation, it was determined approximately $760.00 in currency and coins were stolen by the unknown suspect(s).

Anyone with information on these burglaries is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at 973-263-4311.

Police shared the following tips on keeping your home safe:

• Install surveillance cameras or motion activated video door bells that can quickly alert you when someone is at your residence.
• Install motion activated exterior lights.
• Do not let everyone know the dates you are going on vacation or post it on social media. The only people that should know those details are family members and people you trust.
• If you have a burglar alarm, make sure to arm it prior to leaving your residence.
• Lock all windows when you are not home, to help prevent/delay entry into your residence.
• Keep shrubs cut low so burglars do not have any areas to hide while they are attempting to break into your home.
• Keep exterior and interior lights on timers when you are away so it gives the appearance someone may be home.
• Fill out a mail hold request with your local Post Office so mail does not pile up in your mailbox.
• Keep vehicles locked in your driveway. Burglars can use your garage door opener to gain access into your garage. If your garage is attached to your home it could aid in concealing them while they break into your house.
• Setup a neighborhood watch program for your area.
• Fill out a House Watch form so Officers can check on your house while you are away (for more information please see parpolice.com forms section)

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