Crime & Safety
Car Break-Ins Reported At South Mountain Reservation: Essex Sheriff
A series of vehicle break-ins took place at McLoone's Boathouse in West Orange and South Mountain Reservation, police said.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County police are warning people to avoid leaving valuable items in their cars after a series of recent vehicle break-ins at McLoone’s Boathouse in West Orange and South Mountain Reservation.
The vehicle break-ins outside the restaurant and at the county-run reservation took place on Monday, the Essex County Sheriff’s Office said.
In every instance, a window was broken, and in some cases, belongings were taken, police said.
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Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura said that thefts like those that took place last weekend are “crimes of opportunity.” He said that visitors to the county’s parks shouldn’t leave purses, wallets and other valuable belongings in full view inside unattended cars.
Fontoura said that people should hide their belongings well – or leave them at home – if they plan to leave their car unattended.
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