POLICE ALERT WARNS TO LOCK VEHICLES AND HOMES

Maplewood Police issued this alert Friday.......

Subject: Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles and
Nighttime Burglaries


Date: April 6, 2012


LOCK YOUR VEHICLES AND HOMES-AND
..IF YOU SEE SOMETHING- SAY SOMETHING"!


The Maplewood Police Department is currently investigating recent Thefts from unlocked vehicles and Burglaries in various neighborhoods throughout the township. The Theft incidents are primarily occurring between the hours of 11PM and 7 AM. Various personal property items are being stolen including cash and coins, GPS navigation devices and other small electronics. Although Maplewood Police have recently arrested one known offender for several of these recent crimes, the Thefts from unlocked vehicles and Burglaries are continuing.

In light of these continuing incidents, I urge all residents to improve their home and auto security and prevent these crimes by doing the following:
1. Lock your homes and vehicles every night
2. Immediately report suspicious persons or suspicious activity to the
Maplewood Police Department by calling 973-762-1234
3. Remove GPS units and other valuables from your vehicles
4. Consider installing motion activated exterior lighting or illuminating your parking area and entrances to your home nightly.

These crimes are a priority for the Maplewood Police Department. Additional police patrols have been assigned to suppress these crimes but we need your help.

It offered no details, however, on what the recent crimes have been specifically. But a discussion on MOL points to some activity involving unlocked cars around Parker Ave.