South Brunswick Police Investigating Car Burglary Spree

Electronics and loose change were among items stolen from eight vehicles burglarized this weekend in South Brunswick, police said.

Police are investigating the series of car burglaries that began Friday night in the northern end of town. All vehicles were unlocked.

The burglaries occurred along Route 27, near the North Brunswick border, police said.

Wallets and gift cards were also stolen.

Here’s some advice from police:

• “Lock your doors: While this may sound like common sense, most motor vehicle burglaries occur to unlocked vehicles. Even if your vehicle is parked in your driveway, the contents within it are still open for the taking. Simply locking the doors will deter those who might just be looking for an easy target.
• “Keep it tidy: Any personal items that are visible from the outside, even an empty shopping bag, could be seen as a valuable or a carrier of valuables.
• “Conceal all of your Property: Don’t leave any bait out for thieves; put your electronics and accessories well out of sight. Better yet, bring it in with you. The evidence alone might be enough to get the interest of thieves, so hide that too, including power plugs, telltale iPod adapters, or nav-system windshield suction-cup mounts, and even put the cigarette lighter back in place.
• “Completely close windows and sunroofs: No, it’s not just because thieves might reach in through the gap and open your locks with a coat hanger. Open windows will disable the pressure sensor in some car alarms, leaving the vehicle more vulnerable to break-in and potentially giving thieves more time before the alarm sounds.
• “Park for visibility: Park in a busy, well-lit area, and avoid concealment from larger vehicles, fences, or foliage. Except for the most brazen thieves, the greater the chances are that someone might see a crime in progress, the lower the chances are that the potential thief will attempt it.
• “Contact police (about) suspicious activity: If you see a suspicious person or vehicle in your neighborhood call the South Brunswick Police Department non-emergency number (732-329-4646) to have it investigated further. These calls and tips help solve crimes.”