Tag: car burglaries

  • Woodbridge police investigate attempted auto theft, burglary of Iselin residence

    Woodbridge police investigate attempted auto theft, burglary of Iselin residence

    WOODBRIDGE – Two males allegedly broke through the front door of an Iselin residence and stole the keys/fobs for a Jeep Cherokee and a late model BMW outside the residence, according to Police Director Robert Hubner of the Woodbridge Police Department. Police received a 911 alert at 6:39 a.m. on Nov. 1 on a report…

  • Car keys involved in thefts of vehicles in East Brunswick

    Car keys involved in thefts of vehicles in East Brunswick

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Officers of the East Brunswick Police Department investigated three separate burglaries on Feb. 19 that resulted in the theft of two vehicles. The vehicle keys were used to facilitate each of these thefts, according to information provided by police. Police Chief Frank LoSacco urges the community to take precautions to prevent break-ins…

  • Monroe mayor, police chief urge community to work together to deter recent rash of home and vehicle burglaries, thefts

    Monroe mayor, police chief urge community to work together to deter recent rash of home and vehicle burglaries, thefts

    MONROE – The Monroe Township Police Department’s Detective Bureau is working on putting together a community safety information session in the wake of a rash of home and vehicle burglaries and thefts. “These crimes are not unique to our town,” Police Chief Michael J. Biennas said. “They are happening throughout the entire state from LBI…

  • Dozens of vehicles targeted by burglars in South Brunswick

    Dozens of vehicles targeted by burglars in South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – During the overnight hours from Nov. 14 to 15, 13 South Brunswick residents were victimized by a band of car burglars and thieves. During this crime spree, 12 residents were victims of burglary to their motor vehicles, according to information provided by the South Brunswick Police Department on Nov. 16. A total…

  • Car burglaries and thefts increase in Middlesex County neighborhoods

    Car burglaries and thefts increase in Middlesex County neighborhoods

    The North Brunswick Police Department is warning residents and visitors of an increase in car burglaries and stolen cars. Recently, these types of crimes have increased significantly throughout Middlesex County and the surrounding areas, according to information provided by the police department. Criminals are targeting cars that are left running, as well as cars with…

  • South River police investigate several car burglaries in downtown areas

    South River police investigate several car burglaries in downtown areas

    The South River Police Department has been investigating several recently reported motor vehicle burglaries. Investigations have revealed that the suspect(s) are gaining entry into unlocked vehicles during the overnight hours or early morning hours. Items taken during the burglaries have included loose change, small electronics, wallets and purses. The burglaries have occurred on Jackson Street…

  • Police make two arrests in two days after a rash of car burglaries, thefts in Metuchen

    Police make two arrests in two days after a rash of car burglaries, thefts in Metuchen

    METUCHEN – Police have made two arrests in the past week after a rash of car burglaries and thefts in the borough. Police responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Pearl Street during the early morning hours of Sept. 11, police said in a social media post on Sept. 12.…

  • Edison police lodge charges in connection with car burglaries

    Edison police lodge charges in connection with car burglaries

    EDISON – Three individuals have been charged in connection with a series of car burglaries that occurred at several homes along Agatha Drive, according to police. An 18-year-old male from Plainfield and two 17-year-old accomplices, one from Plainfield and one from Edison, face burglary and theft charges, police said. Police officers Michael Geist and Jeffrey…

  • Edison man charged in connection with rash of car burglaries in April

    Edison man charged in connection with rash of car burglaries in April

        EDISON – Police have charged a 19-year-old Edison man in connection with as many as 18 vehicle burglaries in April at homes along Stony Road, Kenlen Drive and Adele Court, according to police. Police officer Joseph DePasquale apprehended the man at 11:40 p.m. on April 30 as he was walking toward the Edison…