People Lock Your Car Doors !

the staff of the Ridghewood blog

Ridgewood Nj, Ridgewood report a surge is vehicle break ins in the Village .

A Waldwick, N.J. resident reported a burglary and theft into an unlocked vehicle on July 7th. The vehicle was parked on Litchfield Street when the incident occurred. The victim reported (3) male actors entered the unlocked vehicle and took cash and other items. The victim reported the incident occurred at 0422 hrs. and was captured on a security camera. The approximate amount stolen from the vehicle was $55.00. Three
other unlocked vehicles were believed to have been entered on Litchfield Street immediately after the incident and were captured on the security video but haven’t been reported at this time.

On July 7th, a Fairfield Avenue resident report a burglary and theft from an unlocked motor vehicle occurred during the overnight hours. The victim reported multiple credit cards and a medical card were taken. The victim reportedly deactivated the credit cards and reported the cards as stolen to their fraud departments. One fraudulent purchase was made in Newark, N.J.

On July 7th, a Meadowbrook Avenue resident reported two unlocked motor vehicles were entered during the overnight hours and rifled through. Nothing was reported missing from either vehicle at this time.

The Ridgewood Police remind all residents to make sure that they remove their keys and lock their vehicles each and every night. Do not store any valuables in your vehicle, and if possible, keep your vehicle parked in a lit area or near motion sensors.