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Middletown Mayor Plans to Sue State Over Bail Reform

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Middletown NJ, fed up with the current state of lawlessness and decline of quality of life , the mayor of Middletown is suing the state of New Jersey following a rash of auto thefts over the last several years. Mayor Tony Perry has been outspoken about how the crimes have affected the quality of life in town. He says they are also a rising cost to taxpayers. He says that the bail reform law is partly responsible for auto thefts rising 40% in the state since 2020.

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Upper Saddle River Police: Car thefts are Becoming More Prolific and the Criminals More Brazen

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Upper Saddle River NJ, Upper Saddle River had two attempted motor vehicle thefts within the last 15-20 minutes on Thursday . Vehicle description is a Black older model BMW Sedan with tinted windows and aftermarket wheels.

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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Warn of Increasing Daylight Car Thefts

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, car thefts in NJ, including Ho-Ho-Kus, have significantly increased from 2021. Thieves can and will take your car at any time of the day or night. Daytime attempts in the area have increased. Please report any suspicious people or vehicles in the area and remember to remove the key fobs and lock the doors

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Senator Holly Schepisi , “In just the month of January there was an 83% increase in car thefts from the previous January”

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Westwood NJ, in a Facebook post Senator Holly Schepisi commented on the crime wave impacting Bergen County , “There are some who criticize me posting on this page that there is a significant increase in certain property crimes in Bergen County. Well today I met directly with the Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. In just the month of January there was an 83% increase in car thefts from the previous January. In that one month alone there were 132 thefts and this number continues to increase with every passing day. Towns with the greatest number of thefts in Bergen are Paramus with 16, Fort Lee with 9, Ridgewood, Rutherford and Garfield with 6 each, Bergenfield, Englewood, Teaneck and Hackensack with 5 each, Franklin Lakes, Lodi, Englewood Cliffs, Upper Saddle River and Tenafly with 4 each, and River Vale, Saddle Brook, East Rutherford, Elmwood Park, Washington Township, North Arlington, Oradell, Cliffside Park, Hasbrouck Heights and Moonachie with 3 each.”

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Upper Saddle River Police Department Reports Multiple Car Burglaries and Attempted Car Thefts Over the Weekend

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Police Department received multiple reports of car burglaries and attempted car thefts over the weekend. These incidents all occurred in the late afternoon and early evening hours. Please lock all vehicles and keep key fobs inside your home.

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Democrat Senator Joseph Lagana Introduces Legislation to Toughen Penalties for Automobile Thefts and Carjacking

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Trenton NJ, Democrat Senator Joseph Lagana introduced a legislative package today meant to help curb the rash of motor vehicle thefts that have been occurring with increasing frequency across the Garden State by upgrading automobile thefts from a third- to a second-degree crime, and by imposing stiffer penalties for both automobile thefts as well as carjackings.

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New Jersey State Police and NJ Attorney General’s Office Join Forces to Respond to the Rapid Raise in Auto Thefts State Wide

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Trenton NJ, Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today warned residents about a serious spike in motor vehicle thefts across the state, while noting that stolen vehicles are frequently used to commit other violent crimes. To address this growing concern, the New Jersey State Police and Division of Criminal Justice are expanding the Auto Theft Task Force by adding additional detectives and prosecutors, as well as bringing on board additional police departments from around the state.

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Car Thefts Jump in Upper Saddle River

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Upper Saddle River NJ, the Borough of Upper Saddle River has joined the growing chorus of New Jersey towns hit by rampant car thefts . Like other Bergen towns  , key fobs left in unlocked cars are blamed for a “dramatic increase” in vehicle burglaries and thefts in the past year.

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Warm-up Thefts , Criminal Like Warm Cars Too

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Twp. of Washington NJ, during the winter we know it is more comfortable to get in a warm car. However, even during daylight hours, please do not leave your vehicle running unattended.
Moments ago a vehicle was left running unattended and taken from our West side of town. Please remain vigilant and do not leave your vehicle running, unlocked, unattended at anytime.
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Ridgewood Police Report there have been several recent motor vehicle thefts in Ridgewood and the surrounding towns

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department there have been several recent motor vehicle thefts in Ridgewood and the surrounding towns. Most of the vehicles stolen were unlocked with the key fob left inside. Thieves target residential neighborhoods trying door handles until they find a vehicle unlocked either stealing the contents or the vehicle when the keys are found inside. We are reminding residents to remove the key fobs lock the doors and don’t leave valuables inside the vehicle. If you see suspicious activity please call the Ridgewood Police.

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Car Thefts on the Rise Again in Bergen County

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New Milford  NJ, New Milford  Police are warning that there has been a rise in auto thefts during the overnight hours in Bergen County. Please lock your car door and remove the key fobs from your vehicles!
Paramus Police also warned car thieves are operating in Bergen County every night. Lock your car and take your fob! Chasing these vehicles puts the public and our officers at risk! In almost all of these cases the owner left the key or fob in their car!
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Ridgewood Police Urge Residents to Lock their Vehicles at Night

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police are investigating multiple car burglaries and thefts from within the vehicles. Multiple vehicles have been stolen and in all cases the vehicles have been left unlocked.

Please remove all your valuables from your vehicles and lock the vehicle doors. Remove all key fobs and valet keys from your vehicle.

These types of crimes are preventable and are crimes of opportunity.

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Ridgewood Police Respond to Nine reports of Car Burglaries and thefts from Motor vehicles in One Night

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that on July 10th, the Ridgewood Police responded and investigated nine reports of car burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles. All the vehicles were reported to have been left unlocked during the overnight hours.

Additionally on July 12th, six car burglaries were reported to have occurred during the overnight hours. All six vehicles were left unlocked and discovered to have been entered and rifled through. Only one victim reported personal property was taken from the vehicle at this time.

The Ridgewood Police are investigating multiple car burglaries and thefts from within. Multiple vehicles have been stolen and in all cases the vehicles have been left unlocked.

We remind everyone to please remove all of your valuables from your vehicles and lock the vehicle doors. Remove all key fobs and valet keys from your vehicle.

These types of crimes are preventable and are crimes of opportunity.

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Reader calls Car theft Spree ,”This is big time big money very organized”

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“This is beyond look at Police Department work. This is extremely on the cover federal. They are stealing high-end cars and exporting them out of the country. This is not the typical kid taking the car for a joyride. Or fashion shop shops. This is big time big money very organized. This has been going on for a few years in our area.The old days they broke your window, I want to use the old fashions SlimJim That’s over”

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Waldwick Police are Investigating A Series of Motor Vehicle Thefts

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Waldwick NJ, The Waldwick Police Department is investigating several motor vehicle burglaries that occurred this morning between 2AM and 3AM on the west side of town. As a result three motor vehicles with key fobs left in the vehicles were stolen. All vehicles that were entered were left unlocked. Once again we would like to remind everyone that simply removing your key fob from the car and locking the door will deter criminals from coming to our boro to commit crimes. If you have surveillance video or information that could assist the investigation please contact Det. Palaia of the Waldwick Police Detective Bureau at 201-652-5623.