2 Unlocked Cars Burglarized In Warren

WARREN, NJ — Two unlocked cars were burglarized in Warren on Wednesday, police report.

At 1:35 pm., an unlocked car on Rockage Road was entered by someone but nothing was taken.

Another burglary was reported at 4:49 p.m. to an unlocked car parked at Shedlock Auto Care Specialists on Mt. Bethel Road. Nothing was taken.

Warren Police have continued to remind residents to lock their cars and take any valuables out.

Here are some stolen vehicle and motor vehicle burglary tips offered by Warren Police:

• Ensure that you always LOCK YOUR VEHICLE whether it’s parked on your street, in your driveway, out shopping or at your local gym, or in your garage. A majority of the time a would-be thief will move on to the next vehicle when encountering a locked vehicle as opposed to breaking into it and drawing attention.
• Make sure your residence/business is well lit during the evening and overnight hours. Thieves typically look for darker areas to commit these burglaries for less visibility by passing motorists, neighbors and police.
• DO NOT leave spare keys or anything of value in your vehicle. Purses/wallets, electronics (iPods/iPads, laptops, GPS Units etc), vehicle valet keys, sunglasses, credit cards, cash and cell phones should NEVER be left inside your vehicle, especially in plain view. If you must leave such items in your vehicle we recommend you conceal and or secure them properly, however we urge you NOT to leave them in the vehicle. Additionally, everyone should be aware that these vehicle burglaries often lead to other crimes such as fraud and identity theft. We suggest you limit the amount of personal information you keep in your vehicle as well as keep a record all of the serial numbers of your valuables and store it in a safe place in your home.
• While we know nothing is 100 percent foolproof, we feel that by taking the precautions we’ve suggested you can seriously reduce the chance of being a victim of these types of crimes. If you see any suspicious persons or activities in your neighborhood, call 9-1-1 immediately. Criminals thrive on opportunity, DO NOT give them one.

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