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Wyckoff Police Department: All of the Vehicles Stolen Have Been Left Unlocked

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Wyckoff NJ, Wyckoff Police Department reminds residents to lock your car doors! We’ve had an increase in theft from vehicles as well as actual vehicles taken in our area. All of the vehicles have been unlocked. Thieves typically go driveway to driveway looking for unlocked cars. If they find a locked car, they move on until they find an unlocked one. The simple act of locking your car can decrease your chances of becoming a victim. Also, please do not leave your keys or key fobs in the vehicle. Thieves often will check to see if the keys are in the vehicle or push the start button on keyless ignition. It’s bad enough to wake up to find your vehicle gone through, but it can be worse if your vehicle is taken.

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East Rutherford Police Distributing FREE Steering Wheel Locks to Borough Residents Due to the Rise in Thefts of Hyundai and Kia Vehicles

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East Rutherford NJ, due to the rise in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, specifically model years 2011-2021, police agencies have partnered with the Hyundai/KIA motor corporations to assist the East Rutherford  residents in preventing future thefts. These vehicles are being specifically targeted due to an override of the ignition.
Currently there is a software upgrade and in addition to the software upgrade, the Hyundai/KIA Motor Company is distributing FREE steering wheel locks to Borough residents. The locks, which were donated to this agency, are available to residents who own a Hyundai/KIA vehicle that was manufactured between 2011 and 2021, that DO NOT have a push-button start.

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New Laws Take Effect to Make Automobile Trafficking More Difficult

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Trenton NJ, four new laws strengthen the criminal penalties associated with auto theft, with a particular focus on persistent, repeat offenders and large-scale automobile trafficking networks.

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⁣As a Result of the KIA and HYUNDAI Social Media “Challenges”, the Vehicles Continue be Targeted for Theft

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Ridgewood NJ, attention! KIA and HYUNDAI vehicles continue to increasingly be targeted for theft. New Jersey Transit Police are conducting COVERT and OVERT patrols of stations and parking lots to protect you and your transportation.⁣

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NJ Attorney General Leads Multi-Agency Takedown of Chop Shop Operations in Bergen and Passaic

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Elmwood Park Nj, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, and Interim Director Derek Nececkas today announced charges against 14 individuals in the takedown of alleged chop shop operations linked to the theft of more than 35 vehicles throughout the state. The charges are the result of a five-month investigation conducted by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), with assistance from the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, the Paterson Police Department, and other federal, county, and local law enforcement agencies.

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High Speed Police Pursuit Started in Ramsey Ends with a Crash in Paramus and the Arrest of Three

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Ramsey NJ,  according to Ramsey Police Chief Brian Lyman a high speed police pursuit ended in a crash in Paramus and three arrests after the chase involving two stolen vehicles that started in Ramsey.

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New Indictment Against Auto Theft Ring That Burglarized Car Dealerships in Essex, Hudson, Bergen, and Union and Stole High-End Vehicles Worth $787,000

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Trenton NJ, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a new indictment in an investigation by the New Jersey State Police Auto Theft Task Force and Division of Criminal Justice that targeted members of an auto theft ring that burglarized car dealerships in four New Jersey counties—Essex, Hudson, Bergen, and Union—taking key fobs they used to steal high-end vehicles from dealership lots.

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Glen Rock Police Say There have been Over a Dozen Car Break-ins in a Single Week

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Glen Rock NJ, Police in Glen Rock say there have been over a dozen car break-ins in a single week, except they aren’t exactly break-ins. The common denominator  is that people continue to leave their keys in their car.   People are leaving their cars unlocked and, in some cases, keeping keys inside the vehicle, giving thieves the opportunity to steal valuables and the car itself. New Jersey law now states that police officers are no longer able to pursue stolen vehicles if the car thief does not come to a stop.

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New Jersey’s Pursuit Restrictions Limit Glen Rock and Ridgewood Police Attempt to Stop a Vehicle Alleged to Be Involved Auto Theft

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Glen Rock NJ, on Monday January 10th at 4:13 PM , a Glen Rock resident on the 300 block of Dunham Place reported observing an individual, believed to be female, attempting to enter a vehicle in their neighbor’s driveway. The complainant was able to provide a description of the vehicle as a white Mercedes SUV.  Responding officers found that no vehicles in the area had been entered, and the subject vehicle fled prior to their arrival. A short time later, Ridgewood Police officers located a vehicle fitting the description, however the vehicle fled when they attempted to stop it.  New Jersey’s pursuit restrictions did not allow for them to further attempt to stop the vehicle.

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NJ State Police Take Down Multi-County Auto Theft Ring

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Detectives Charge Six Suspects during Operation “Bust a Move”

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Woodbridge Township NJ,  The New Jersey State Police have arrested 6 suspects and dismantled an alleged multi-county theft ring linked to more than 30 stolen vehicles, 2 motor vehicle pursuits, and various other crimes after a 13-month operation dubbed “Bust a Move.” Continue reading NJ State Police Take Down Multi-County Auto Theft Ring

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CRIME ALERT: Over the last couple of nights several nearby communities have been struck by auto crime during the overnight hours

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Paramus NJ, Paramus Police Department has issued a crime alert for car break ins and burglaries and attempted theft.

CRIME ALERT: Over the last couple of nights several nearby communities have been struck by auto crime during the overnight hours. Please lock your cars, remove valuables and bring your key fobs inside. Don’t become a victim!!

River Vale Police Department
July 13 at 1:42 PM ·
Last night we had residents report 4 car burglaries and 1 attempted theft. Neighboring towns report similar events. Once again, in the vast majority of incidents the owners left keys and/or key fobs in the vehicle – making the car an easy target for thieves. Organized car thieves are believed to utilize technology that detects vehicles with key fobs inside.
Do not make yourself a victim by leaving your vehicle accessible to thieves. Residents are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to always REMOVE key fobs and keys from their vehicles – even when the cars are parked inside a garage. In addition, residents should be sure to REMOVE VALUABLES from their vehicles and remember to LOCK CAR DOORS and activate the alarms where applicable.
As always, residents are asked to remain alert and contact your local police promptly regarding suspicious persons or incidents.

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17 indicted in auto-theft ring that targeted Craigslist sellers

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By Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

on August 25, 2016 at 7:47 AM, updated August 25, 2016 at 11:12 AM

TRENTON — Two New Jersey residents and a Florida man are accused of running an auto-theft ring that recruited 14 others to scam people trying to sell cars on Craigslist, authorities said.

The trio — Luther Lewis, 38, of Piscataway, Tyisha Brantley, 36, of Scotch Plains, and Justinas Vaitoska, 39, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. — were indicted Wednesday by a grand jury in Mercer County, Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino said in a release.

Authorities said the operation used fake bank checks to buy cars from online sellers and flip them at car dealerships in New Jersey. The scam netted $107,250 from 10 vehicles, which had a total value of $248,650, according to authorities.

Lewis, Brantley, Vaitoska are accused of running the scheme from May to November of 2015. They sent others to pose as buyers for a payout of $300 to $1,000 per car, authorities said.

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