Motor Vehicle Burglaries
Franklin Lakes and neighboring towns have been plagued by motor vehicle burglaries and thefts. These incidents generally take place in the early morning hours and victimize residents that leave their vehicles unlocked. Nearly every car stolen has the key FOB left in the vehicle.
Leaving your vehicle unlocked creates further trouble. In some instances, thieves gain access into garages via remote garage door openers and steal additional vehicles and burglarize other property. Stolen vehicles are sometimes used in the commission of other crimes, involved in motor vehicle pursuits and operated in a reckless and dangerous manner by unlicensed or suspended drivers. Stolen purses, wallets and laptops are used in identify fraud and negatively impact personal financial records.
These crimes arise from opportunity. Thieves capitalize in environments when they are successful; their success rate is determined by the vigilance of our residents. The first step should be to simply lock your vehicle, remove valuables and key FOB and park in a lit area. Thieves driving down a residential street or using satellite imagery (Google Earth) can spot potential victim cars by the positioning of side-view mirrors. Vehicle manufactures install these options as a convenience, please familiarize yourself with your vehicles options.
If you see anything suspicious please call the police immediately, officers will be dispatched to investigate.If you see anything suspicious please call the police immediately, officers will be dispatched to investigate.