Rash Of Stolen, Burglarized Cars Prompts Warren Police Warning

WARREN, NJ — Warren Police are once again pleading with residents to lock their vehicles and remove keys from inside after multiple unlocked cars were stolen and burglarized.

"Due to the recent stolen vehicle and vehicle burglary incidents in Warren Township, and surrounding areas, the Warren Township Police is once again reminding residents that you MUST LOCK YOUR CARS AND REMOVE YOUR KEY FOBS!" said police in an alert on Thursday morning.

On Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 11:30 a.m., an Indian Rock Road resident reported that someone broke into their garage and nothing was taken. The burglary was caught on the resident's Ring camera, said police.

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, a Ledgewood Court resident reported someone stole their vehicle from their driveway sometime overnight. The vehicle was left unlocked with the key fob inside. The vehicle was later found in Irvington, said police.

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, a Glen View Road resident reported her unlocked vehicle was burglarized overnight. A work bag with paperwork was stolen, said police.

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, a Hilltop Court resident reported a passenger in a black BMW sedan with chrome wheels reached into a work vehicle and stole a backpack. The person fled before police arrived. The backpack had clothing and a Garmin GPS worth $350 inside, said police.

This past weekend, four other unlocked vehicles were also burglarized. Read More: 4 Unlocked Vehicles Burglarized In Warren

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