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Paramus Police Beware of “Distraction Burglary Attempts”

Paramus Police

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Paramus Police Department Issues a Crime Alert

August 27,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood

Paramus NJ, the Paramus Police have issues a CRIME ALERT: DISTRACTION BURGLARY ATTEMPT. Paramus residents recently reported two instances of “Distraction Burglary Attempts” . First in the area of Paramus Road and Johnson Court was almost the victim of a diversion burglary. One suspect approached the homeowner and stated he was a police officer and needed to see the residents backyard.

Meanwhile a second suspect entered the unlocked front door of the home where he was confronted by a second resident. Suspect 2 stated he was with the water company and needed to check their pipes. Both suspects are described as olive skin possibly Hispanic. The suspects fled in a white pickup truck prior to stealing anything. If you are not sure whether a person is a legitimate water company worker, utility worker or police officer call your local police to confirm. Anyone with information is asked to call us at 201-262-3400

2 thoughts on “Paramus Police Beware of “Distraction Burglary Attempts”

  1. A white Honda Ridgeline pickup?

  2. That’s why you have a gun they come my house and shoot them right in the ass end of the story

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