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Bucks

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'Distraction Burglary': Pair Stole Jewelry After Asking To Use Bathroom At Bucks Home, Cops Say

'Distraction Burglary': Pair Stole Jewelry After Asking To Use Bathroom At Bucks Home, Cops Say

'Distraction Burglary': Pair Stole Jewelry After Asking To Use Bathroom At Bucks Home, Cops Say Police in Lower Southampton are looking for two suspects in a "distraction burglary," the department said Friday, April 26. The pair, a man and a woman, approached a homeowner in the township's Oakford section about seal-coating their driveway, authorities said. When they were turned down, they said the woman was pregnant and asked if she could use the homeowner's bathroom, according to police. The homeowner obliged but later noticed multiple pieces of jewelry missing, investigators said. They were driving a red Ford pickup truck with the bumper and grill both…

04/26/2024

Union

Police & Fire

Increase Of Residential Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts In Rahway: Police

Increase Of Residential Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts In Rahway: Police

Increase Of Residential Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts In Rahway: Police Rahway police are on high alert after a recent increase residential burglaries and vehicle thefts in the city. Police said burglars are forcibly entering residences to steal key fobs for luxury vehicles like BMWs (X5, X6, X7, M3). A homeowner recently called police after hearing a disturbance outside their home, which officers believe was likely an attempted vehicle theft. Though no one entered the home, surveillance video captured several people exiting a vehicle and approaching a residence before leaving at a high rate of speed, police said. Rahway police said residents shoul…

04/25/2024

Bucks

Police & Fire

Cars Struck By Gunfire In Bensalem, Investigation Launched: Authorities

Cars Struck By Gunfire In Bensalem, Investigation Launched: Authorities

Cars Struck By Gunfire In Bensalem, Investigation Launched: Authorities Bensalem police are asking residents to check their home security video after three cars were shot last Friday, April 19. Authorities said it happened at the Franklin Commons apartment complex, 1400 Cardinal Drive, near building six between 9:45 and 10:30 p.m. Area residents should check their surveillance cameras and call police at 215-633-3719 to report any suspicious activity, the department said.

04/24/2024

Chester

Police & Fire

Would-Be Burglar Caught On Camera In Chester County, Officials Say

Would-Be Burglar Caught On Camera In Chester County, Officials Say

Would-Be Burglar Caught On Camera In Chester County, Officials Say Say cheese. An attempted thief was caught by a doorbell camera trying to sneak into a Thornbury home on Thursday night, Dec. 28, according to authorities. Westtown-East Goshen police were dispatched to a home on the 1200 block of Buck Lane around 9 p.m., they wrote in a release. Video footage showed the would-be burglar tried to enter through the back door, but the department said he was gone when officers arrived. Area residents are asked to check their security cameras for any additional video of the suspect. Anyone with information should call police at 610-692-9600 or …

12/29/2023

Montgomery PA

Police & Fire

Package Theft On The Rise In Montgomery County, Authorities Warn

Package Theft On The Rise In Montgomery County, Authorities Warn

Package Theft On The Rise In Montgomery County, Authorities Warn With the holiday season upon us, authorities in Montgomery County are warning residents about a reported rise in package theft. Organized rings target residential neighborhoods during daylight hours and can often swipe packages before buyers even know they have received them, officials say. Lower Gwynedd police announced they are increasing patrols in neighborhoods to deter thieves, but residents can also take steps of their own. Here's how Lower Gwynedd police suggest staying one step ahead this holiday season: Have your package shipped to a secondary pickup locat…

12/15/2023

Middlesex MA

Police & Fire

Man Tries To Go Into Woman’s Watertown Home After Following Her

Man Tries To Go Into Woman’s Watertown Home After Following Her

Man Tries To Go Into Woman’s Watertown Home After Following Her A woman’s doorbell camera captured the scary moment she was followed by a man who then tried to get into a home she was staying at in Watertown. The woman arrived home on Laurel Street shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, when the man followed her and hid behind one of the cars parked in the driveway, according to Watertown police. Once the woman was inside her home, a security camera caught the man trying to break into both the front and back doors. Police said no one was harmed during the breaking and entering, and they are now asking the public for help in identifying the man. …

by Khier Casino

12/11/2023

Northampton

Police & Fire

Multiple Homes Burglarized In Lehigh Valley, Authorities Warn

Multiple Homes Burglarized In Lehigh Valley, Authorities Warn

Multiple Homes Burglarized In Lehigh Valley, Authorities Warn Authorities are warning residents to keep vigilant after several burglaries and attempted break-ins were reported in Northampton County last week. The incidents occurred in the days before Saturday, Dec. 2, according to Slate Belt Regional Police Department. All of the targeted neighborhoods were in Pen Argyl, including: The 700 block of West Pennsylvania Avenue The 600 block of East Mountain Avenue The first block of East Plainfield Avenue The first block of Davey Avenue Anyone with information or surveillance video from the above areas is asked to call SBRPD at 610-759-8…

12/04/2023

Bucks

Police & Fire

Alleged Peeping Tom Peered Into Bucks County Homes, Police Say

Alleged Peeping Tom Peered Into Bucks County Homes, Police Say

Alleged Peeping Tom Peered Into Bucks County Homes, Police Say Authorities in Upper Southampton say they have arrested the man who was peering into area homes early this month. Sergei Dvoriannikov, 41, of Vernon Hills, Illinois, is charged with two counts of loitering and prowling, both misdemeanors, according to township police. Investigators said previously that a peeping Tom was spotted on Cushmore Road and recorded by a resident's home security system. CRIMEWATCH Court records show Dvoriannikov is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on Jan. 4, 2024.

11/29/2023

Paramus

Police & Fire

Fearless Bergen Burglars Continue Rash Of Brazen Break-Ins

Fearless Bergen Burglars Continue Rash Of Brazen Break-Ins

Fearless Bergen Burglars Continue Rash Of Brazen Break-Ins Local police departments in Bergen County have been comparing notes amid a rising wave of brazen home burglaries. A string of Thanksgiving weekend break-ins included one in which a Glen Rock resident who wasn't home called police after an app showed him two burglars entering his Dunham Place residence shortly after 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24. Responding officers found a door smashed in and rooms ransacked, Lt. Frank Riggio said. Police from Ridgewood and Hawthorne, along with a Bergen County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, converged on the area but didn't find anyone, he said. Another burglary appar…

by Jerry DeMarco

11/27/2023

Montgomery PA

Police & Fire

Serial Burglar At Large In Norristown, Police Warn

Serial Burglar At Large In Norristown, Police Warn

Serial Burglar At Large In Norristown, Police Warn Norristown police are warning residents to stay vigilant after a string of overnight break-ins at area homes. Six houses were burglarized from Nov. 4 to Nov. 12 between 2 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., investigators said. Facebook/Norristown Police Department All of the break-ins appeared to target Hispanic families, took place over a weekend, and involved the burglars gaining access through an unlocked window or door, according to the department. Anyone who can identify the pictured suspect is asked to call NPD at 610-270-0977 or call 610-278-8477 to remain anonymous. Police say residents …

11/15/2023

Hackensack

Police & Fire

SEE ANYTHING? Business Owner Reports Armed Robbery Attempt Outside His River Edge Home

SEE ANYTHING? Business Owner Reports Armed Robbery Attempt Outside His River Edge Home

SEE Anything? Business Owner Reports Armed Robbery Attempt Outside His River Edge Home A business owner told River Edge police that he was returning home at the end of the day when a would-be robber approached and pointed a gun at him outside his house, authorities said. He'd just parked his car and was walking to his front door, the Howland Avenue resident told the responding officers, when the stranger cut across his lawn, pointed a weapon and mumbled something shortly before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. "He only saw the barrel," Police Chief Michael Walker said, "but from the description it sounds like a revolver." The resident told police he ducked behind a parked…

by Jerry DeMarco

10/19/2023

Montgomery PA

Police & Fire

Burglars Return To Montco Neighborhood For Third Time This Month: Authorities

Burglars Return To Montco Neighborhood For Third Time This Month: Authorities

Burglars Return To Montco Neighborhood For Third Time This Month: Authorities Lower Moreland police are investigating another overnight break-in at a township home — the third of its kind in the last month, according to authorities. It happened on Saturday, Aug. 5 at a residence near Pine Road, the department said in a release. While the victims were out of the house, two suspects kicked in a side door around 9:30 p.m., investigators said. The burglars tripped the security alarm and only made off with "one valuable item" before fleeing, police continued. Surveillance footage reportedly showed two white men carrying flashlights running from the scene. A K-9 Unit …

08/13/2023

Montgomery MD

News

Opportunistic Burglar Convicted Of Targeting Takoma Park Homes While Victims Were Traveling

Opportunistic Burglar Convicted Of Targeting Takoma Park Homes While Victims Were Traveling

Opportunistic Burglar Convicted Of Targeting Takoma Park Homes While Victims Were Traveling A homeless man who targeted Maryland families who he knew were on vacation will face 75 years in prison for the opportunistic scam, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney announced. Jose Mazara, 27, who has no fixed address was found guilty by a jury after burglarizing at least three homes in the Takoma Park area in November last year while his victims were out of town. Prosecutors said that Mazara targeted homes where newspapers or mail sat outside on the front door, indicating that they were not present, specifically around the Thanksgiving holiday. Mazara stole multiple items of jewelr…

07/28/2023

Briarcliff

Police & Fire

Burglaries Of Briarcliff Manor Homes Under Investigation, Police Say

Burglaries Of Briarcliff Manor Homes Under Investigation, Police Say

Burglaries Of Briarcliff Manor Homes Under Investigation, Police Say A series of residential burglaries in a Northern Westchester village are now under investigation by police, who are urging residents to take precautions to avoid being victimized. The burglaries have happened throughout the last several months in Briarcliff Manor, the village's police department announced on Tuesday, July 25. The most recent incidents were reported at residences located in the area of Sleepy Hollow Road and Long Hill Road, the department said, also adding that many of the burglaries have happened while homeowners were away on vacation. The suspects will u…

07/26/2023

Nassau

Police & Fire

Caught On Camera: Search On For Plainview Home Burglar

Caught On Camera: Search On For Plainview Home Burglar

Caught On Camera: Search On For Plainview Home Burglar Police are searching for a man who stole hundreds of dollars worth of currency from a Long Island home. The burglary, which was captured on what appears to be a home security camera, happened on Saturday, July 22 at approximately 10:30 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. An unknown man reportedly broke into a Plainview home, located on Edgewood Gate, through the back window. He took an assortment of Japanese Yen and Euros, which totaled around $550, and left the house on foot towards Gilbert Lane. The burglar is described as a light-skinned man standing at 5-foot-10. As capture…

by Sophie Grieser

07/25/2023

Capital District

News

Here's Percentage Of New Yorkers Worried About Becoming Crime Victims, New Poll Finds

Here's Percentage Of New Yorkers Worried About Becoming Crime Victims, New Poll Finds

Here's Percentage Of New Yorkers Worried About Becoming Crime Victims, New Poll Finds More than half of New Yorkers fear they may become a victim of a crime, a new Siena College poll finds. The poll, released Wednesday, July 12, found that 61 percent of state residents are either very (21 percent) or somewhat (40 percent) worried about becoming a crime victim. Researchers also found that 51 percent of New Yorkers have been worried about their safety, or their family’s safety, in public places. Thirty-six percent of respondents said they’ve felt threatened by a stranger’s behavior in public in the past year. That growing concern was reflected in people’s purchasing decision…

by Michael Mashburn

07/13/2023

Middlesex MA

Police & Fire

Triple Murder: 3 Elderly Residents Found Stabbed To Death In Newton

Triple Murder: 3 Elderly Residents Found Stabbed To Death In Newton

Triple Murder: 3 Elderly Residents Found Stabbed To Death In Newton The Middlesex District Attorney is asking residents in Newton to be on alert after three "elderly" residents were found murdered in a home on Broadway Street on Sunday morning, June 25, authorities said. As of Sunday night, no arrest had been made. A person who knew the victims called 911 around 10:15 a.m. after they found them stabbed to death, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said. There were signs that someone had forced their way inside the home. Police are still working to identify the victims. Broadway Street between Churchill and Linwood Avenue remained closed Sunday nig…

06/25/2023

Ridgefield

Police & Fire

Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects

Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects

Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for any videos they may have to help catch two men who allegedly committed a home burglary. The burglary took place in Ridgefield around 7 p.m., Monday, May 29 on Pinecrest Drive near North Street. According to Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police, the burglary appeared to involve two men dressed in dark clothing. "We are asking for the public's assistance to check their residential security cameras for any suspicious activity around the above time frame, that may help with identifying the individuals or vehicle used," Raines sa…

by Kathy Reakes

06/05/2023

Fair Lawn-Glen Rock

Police & Fire

HOME INVASION: Six Captured, Charged With Posing As NYPD To Tie Up And Rob Fair Lawn Resident

HOME INVASION: Six Captured, Charged With Posing As NYPD To Tie Up And Rob Fair Lawn Resident

Home Invasion: Six Captured, Charged With Posing As Nypd To Tie Up And Rob Fair Lawn Resident UPDATE: Two men accused of posing as law enforcement officers to rob a Fair Lawn resident at gunpoint during a home invasion last fall have been brought to Bergen County after being arrested out of state. Whether local or federal authorities will be prosecuting them and four alleged accomplices -- three of whom have already been released -- remains an open question, at least publicly. All seven were arrested in New York State last month and charged in a Nov. 17, 2022 home invasion in which residents were zip-tied and an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry was stolen. The two main defend…

by Jerry DeMarco

05/23/2023

Trumbull-Monroe

Police & Fire

'Do The 9 P.M. Routine,' Police Warn After 2 Vehicles Stolen Overnight In Easton

'Do The 9 P.M. Routine,' Police Warn After 2 Vehicles Stolen Overnight In Easton

'Do The 9 P.M. Routine,' Police Warn After 2 Vehicles Stolen Overnight In Easton Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles after two vehicles were stolen overnight in Fairfield County. The two vehicles were stolen overnight on May 15 or May 16 in the Lower Easton area, said the Easton Police Department. One vehicle was located due to a GPS device, police said. Officers said residents should do the "9 P.M." routine where they lock all vehicles and doors to their homes at 9 p.m. each night. In addition, if you have a GPS location device in your vehicle, make sure it is active.

by Kathy Reakes

05/16/2023

Nassau

Police & Fire

Burglar Ransacks Farmingdale Home, Dog Kills Homeowner's Cat

Burglar Ransacks Farmingdale Home, Dog Kills Homeowner's Cat

Burglar Ransacks Farmingdale Home, Dog Kills Homeowner's Cat A Long Island man was arrested after burglarizing or attempting to burglarize two homes, one ending in the death of a homeowner’s cat, police reported. Issac Flores, a 29-year-old Copiague resident, was arrested Monday, April 10 inside a Farmingdale home he had broken into, Nassau County Police announced. The homeowner, a 57-year-old woman, was allegedly notified by her petsitter that the back door of her home had been broken into at around 1:30 p.m. The woman’s two dogs and three cats had been let out of their crates, leading to one of the dogs killing one of the cats, police said. W…

by Sophie Grieser

04/12/2023

Calvert

News

MD Family Asks For Accountability After Family Dog Run Over Twice By Delivery Truck Driver

MD Family Asks For Accountability After Family Dog Run Over Twice By Delivery Truck Driver

MD Family Asks For Accountability After Family Dog Run Over Twice By Delivery Truck Driver A Calvert County family is asking for justice after their dog was tragically run over twice by an Amazon delivery driver, according to the organizers of a new fundraiser seeking a cool million dollars. The incident was captured on the family's home security camera, which showed the delivery driver backing out of the driveway and running over the dog on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 21, as stated in the family's GoFundMe. The dog, affectionately known as "Starr", then reportedly yelped loudly in pain before the driver continues on, running over the family pet again, ultimately killing he…

02/27/2023

Mamaroneck

Police & Fire

Mamaroneck Sees Rise In Home Burglaries: Here's What Police Are Doing In Response

Mamaroneck Sees Rise In Home Burglaries: Here's What Police Are Doing In Response

Mamaroneck Sees Rise In Home Burglaries: Here's What Police Are Doing In Response As a town in Westchester experiences more residential burglaries, police are taking action to prevent them as well as giving tips to homeowners to avoid being victimized. According to authorities, the town of Mamaroneck has seen an "uptick" in residential burglaries over the last three months, which has also been seen as a trend across the county as well, the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department said. In response to the burglaries, the department said it is "vigorously investigating" each incident and also working with county, state, and federal partner agencies to combat the in…

02/27/2023

Monmouth

Police & Fire

Rash Of Car Break-Ins Reported In Middletown: Police

Rash Of Car Break-Ins Reported In Middletown: Police

Rash Of Car Break-Ins Reported In Middletown: Police Middletown police are investigating a rash of car break-ins and attempted thefts over the weekend. During the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 18, Middletown police responded to four reports of burglaries, attempted burglaries and thefts occurring in the Oak Hill and Lincroft sections of the township, police said. At approximately 3:55 a.m., male suspects attempted to steal a vehicle that was parked in a driveway at a residence in Bamm Hollow Estates, in Lincroft. Additionally, the suspects were observed on home security cameras entering the garage through a garage window,…

12/19/2022

Darien

Police & Fire

Darien Police Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts

Darien Police Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts

Darien Police Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts Police are offering residents guidance on preventing the theft of holiday packages. During the holiday season, there is an increase in online shopping, which means the items will be shipped to your home, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police Department in Fairfield County. Skoumbros said there are concerns that package thefts will increase in the coming weeks. To make sure you hold onto all of your gifts, police are offering some tips to ensure a safe holiday season. Package Theft: Have your package delivered to your workplace. Require a signature for deliv…

by Kathy Reakes

12/02/2022

Northern Highlands

News

UPDATE: Mahwah Woman Charged With Shooting Up Former Waldwick Neighbor's SUV

UPDATE: Mahwah Woman Charged With Shooting Up Former Waldwick Neighbor's SUV

Update: Mahwah Woman Charged With Shooting Up Former Waldwick Neighbor's SUV UPDATE: A 40-year-old Mahwah woman was charged with shooting up an SUV parked in the driveway of a former neighbor in Waldwick. Megan Dzugay spent the night in jail after being seized in Mahwah by Waldwick detectives, assisted by Mahwah police and a Bergen County Regional SWAT team, Wednesday evening, Nov. 30, Waldwick Police Lt. Troy E. Seifert said. She's charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and criminal mischief resulting in property damage in connection with the 3:35 a.m. shooting on Grove Street in Waldwick. The 5-foot-4-inch g…

by Jerry DeMarco

11/30/2022

New Canaan

Police & Fire

Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In New Canaan

Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In New Canaan

Police Alert Residents After String Of Vehicle Thefts In New Canaan Police in Fairfield County issued an alert following a string of vehicle thefts. The New Canaan Police Department said the thefts and suspicious incidents took place between Friday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 30. Officers first responded to a report of a vehicle stolen from a driveway in the area of Weed Street and Richmond Hill Road in New Canaan at about 1:20 a.m. on Friday, according to the report. The owner said the keys to their 2016 Land Rover had been left in the vehicle, along with a checkbook, a laptop, and work-related paperwork, police said. Another resident of Weed Street then …

by Nicole Valinote

10/31/2022

Hampden

Police & Fire

Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Logmeadow Home

Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Logmeadow Home

Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Logmeadow Home Two men have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a Western Massachusets home with masks on. The Hampden County incident took place around 7:50 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 in Longmeadow on Converse Street. According to the Longmeadow police, officers responded to the home for a report of two suspects breaking into the home. The victims contacted 911 after being alerted by security cameras that suspects had entered their home, police said. Two officers located one suspect in the immediate area who attempted to flee. After a brief chase, he was taken into custody, they added. While searc…

by Kathy Reakes

09/27/2022

Suffolk NY

News

'She's A Very Smart Cat': Missing Pet Returns To Mastic Beach Home, Rings Doorbell

'She's A Very Smart Cat': Missing Pet Returns To Mastic Beach Home, Rings Doorbell

'She's A Very Smart Cat': Missing Pet Returns To Mastic Beach Home, Rings Doorbell When Long Island resident Stefanie Whitley’s doorbell rang in the middle of the night, she never could’ve expected who she’d find. On Sunday, Aug. 14, about a week after Whitley’s 8-year-old cat Lilly went missing from their home, the friendly feline walked right up to the Mastic Beach residence and stuck her face in their doorbell security camera. Watch a video of the happy homecoming here, or by clicking on the second image above. Whitley said since her family adopted Lilly, the family has moved about four times. They were at their previous home for about four years, so Lilly knew their …

by Nicole Valinote

09/16/2022

Hackensack

News

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Catalytic Converter Thieves Caught On Video

GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Catalytic Converter Thieves Caught On Video

Gone IN 60 Seconds: Catalytic Converter Thieves Caught On Video WATCH: Two thieves needed barely a minute to swipe a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in a Bergen County resident's driveway, home security video shows. It begins when an Infiniti sedan pulls up to a home on East Passaic Street in Rochelle Park. Two passengers emerge wearing ski masks, hoodies and gloves. One of them has on a Reebok top and striped pants. The other carries what looks like a reciprocating saw with a light on the end. As his companion keeps a lookout, the tool wielder climbs under the front of the parked SUV, then reaches beneath the side. He emerges with the part…

by Jerry DeMarco

08/28/2022

Hackensack

News

ALERT: Spike In Home Burglaries Of Asian-American Business Owners Triggers FBI Warning

ALERT: Spike In Home Burglaries Of Asian-American Business Owners Triggers FBI Warning

ALERT: Spike In Home Burglaries Of Asian-American Business Owners Triggers FBI Warning Burglary rings are casing businesses owned by New Jersey Asian Americans and then breaking into their homes, the FBI warned in a special public alert. “The burglars will sometimes enter the business owner’s car while the victim is working in order to learn where they live,” the bureau’s Newark Field Office reported in the alert distributed on Tuesday, June 28. “Other times, the burglars will follow a business owner home. “While the victim is at work running the business, the burglars return to the victim’s home, break in, and steal cash and valuables.” The victims are being targeted, in pa…

by Jerry DeMarco

06/28/2022