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Don’t Fall for the Call! Glen Rock Police Warn of Spike in Bank Account Scams After 3 Close Calls

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3 Scams in 4 Days! Glen Rock Residents Foil Chase Bank & Blue Foundry Phishing Attacks — But Others Lost $35K

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GLEN ROCK, NJ | October 16, 2025 – Glen Rock Police are issuing an urgent public safety advisory after three separate residents were targeted by sophisticated bank account scammers within a recent four-day period. While these three residents were sharp enough to avoid losing money, the incidents highlight a worrying surge in fraud targeting Bergen County.

Police are reminding residents that vigilance is their best defense against these increasingly aggressive and convincing attempts to steal banking information and life savings.

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TENSE SEARCH Ends Safely: How Multi-Agency Team Used Drones and K9s to Find Endangered Person in Glen Rock

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Dramatic Glen Rock Manhunt: Drones, K9s, and Six Police Agencies Rush to Find Missing Person Before Nightfall

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A multi-agency search involving numerous law enforcement departments and advanced technology successfully concluded late Thursday afternoon (October 9th) in Glen Rock. Police safely located and apprehended an endangered individual who had been missing for several tense hours.

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Midnight Mayhem: Police Chase Ends with Staten Island Man Arrested Near GSP Toll Plaza!

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Glen Rock Officer Joins Pursuit of High-Speed Vehicle with Fictitious Plates Across Bergen County

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Glen Rock, NJ – A high-speed pursuit tore through the streets of Glen Rock and Paramus early Thursday morning, culminating in the arrest of a suspect near the Garden State Parkway.

The incident began just before 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, after a Bergen County Sheriff’s officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 4. The driver fled, initiating the chase.

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Unbelievable Theft: U-Haul Van Stolen from Glen Rock Using Fake ID!

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Man Vanishes with Rental Van After One-Day Lease

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Glen Rock, NJ – Police in Glen Rock, New Jersey, are on the hunt for a man who managed to steal a U-Haul cargo van right from a local rental spot using a fake driver’s license.

The bizarre theft was reported to the Glen Rock Police Department last Wednesday by the regional manager of U-Haul. The manager explained that the incident occurred back on August 26th when the suspect leased a 2024 GM cargo van from the U-Haul location on Maple Avenue.

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Lost $7,000 in a Click? Glen Rock Resident Falls for ‘Like-to-Earn’ Crypto Scam

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Beware the ‘Easy Money’ Trap: Glen Rock Resident Scammed Out of $7K in Telegram Crypto Fraud—See 7 Ways to Protect Your Wallet!

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – A resident of Glen Rock, New Jersey, has become the latest victim in a sophisticated online scam, losing a substantial $7,000 after being lured into a fraudulent investment scheme via the social platform Telegram.

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Quick Action in Glen Rock: Firefighters Tackle Electrical Fire in Single-Family Home

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Homeowner Alert: Burning Insulation Fills Glen Rock Home with Smoke After Outdoor Electrical Work Goes Wrong.

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – Fast response from the Glen Rock Fire Department (GRFD) and Glen Rock Police Department (GRPD) prevented a major disaster in a single-family home on Carol Court late Monday afternoon.

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Bergen County DPW to pave Prospect Street from Rock Road to Grove Street in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock Police Department advises drivers to please be aware that the Bergen County DPW has elected to pave Prospect Street from Rock Road to Grove Street. Beginning this Thursday 9/25, between 6AM-5PM, Prospect Street will be closed for milling and paving. Please see the image on this post for a map of the detour.

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BUSTED: Police Nab North Arlington Resident in Alleged Fraud Attempt at Glen Rock Bank

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Glen Rock NJ,a routine Tuesday afternoon took a turn for the unexpected in Glen Rock, New Jersey, when a North Arlington resident was arrested for allegedly attempting to pass a fraudulent check. The incident took place at a local M&T Bank branch, where quick-thinking staff and the Glen Rock Police Department worked together to prevent a potential financial crime.

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Glen Rock Bank Manager Flags Down Police Chief to Foil a $35,000 Scam

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Quick-Thinking Banker and Police Chief Thwart a Major Scam in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, in a remarkable act of community partnership, a bank manager in Glen Rock, New Jersey, flagged down the town’s police chief to stop a resident from falling victim to a costly financial scam. This incident serves as a powerful reminder of how a simple act of awareness can prevent a devastating loss.

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Wild Chase! Glen Rock Cop Tackles Shoplifter, But Another Suspect Escapes with $455 in Deodorant

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Police in Bergen County are on high alert after two bold shoplifting incidents.

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Glen Rock, NJ—A dramatic series of events unfolded recently at a local CVS, highlighting the challenges faced by both law enforcement and retailers. In a remarkable display of quick thinking and determination, a Glen Rock police officer apprehended a shoplifter after a foot chase and tackle. However, the store was hit by a second incident the very next day, with another thief getting away with a surprising haul.

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Don’t Get Scammed: How a Bergen County Resident Lost $35K to a “Treasury Department” Impostor

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A terrifying look at a “known scam” and what you can do to protect yourself

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Glen Rock NJ, Glen Rock In a shocking case of financial fraud, a Bergen County resident recently lost a staggering $35,000 to scammers who impersonated federal agents. The incident, reported by police in Glen Rock, serves as a powerful warning about a “known scam” that continues to target unsuspecting individuals.

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Devastating Storm Hits Glen Rock: Homes Damaged by Falling Limbs in 2025 Thunderstorm

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On September 6, 2025, a fast-moving but powerful thunderstorm tore through Glen Rock, New Jersey, leaving two single-family homes on Roxbury Place damaged by large falling tree limbs. While no injuries were reported, the incident sparked a swift response from the Glen Rock Police Department, Glen Rock Volunteer Fire Department, PSE&G Electric Division, and the Borough of Glen Rock’s shade tree unit. Here’s what happened, the extent of the damage, and how the community is recovering from this dramatic weather event.

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Glen Rock Bids Farewell to Longtime Borough Administrator Lenora Benjamin, Welcomes Steve Neale as Successor

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — After more than three decades of dedicated service, Glen Rock is saying goodbye to Lenora Benjamin, who officially retired this week from her role as Borough Administrator and CFO.

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Dumont Teen Arrested in Glen Rock Strip Mall Assault

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A 19-year-old Dumont man has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old Fair Lawn woman at a Glen Rock strip mall earlier this month, according to police.

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Glen Rock Citizens Help Police Officer Capture Suspected CVS Shoplifter

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GLEN ROCK, NJ — A group of quick-thinking citizens teamed up with a Glen Rock police officer to stop a suspected shoplifter who ran from a CVS store on Rock Road, authorities said.

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