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Car Burglars Hit 26 Vehicles In Leesburg (VIDEO) Car Burglars Hit 26 Vehicles In Leesburg (VIDEO)
Car Burglars Hit 26 Vehicles In Leesburg (Video) Police in Leesburg are investigating a rash of car thefts, some of which were caught on surveillance footage. The multiple thefts from vehicles and tampering incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 6, local police said. Of the 26 vehicles involved, 14 were entered and had items taken, police said. None of the entered vehicles were believed to be locked. Items that were taken include a handgun, money, wallet, purse, credit cards, and gift cards. Click here to watch surveillance footage captured. The reported incidents occurred at the following locations. • Artillery …
Attempted Car Burglar In Delco Was Armed With Stolen Gun, Police Say Attempted Car Burglar In Delco Was Armed With Stolen Gun, Police Say
Attempted Car Burglar In Delco Was Armed With Stolen Gun, Police Say A would-be thief in Yeadon was caught with drugs and a stolen gun on Monday night, Jan. 8, according to authorities.  Borough police were alerted to a group of burglars on the 2300 block of Alfred Drive at the Parkview Court apartments around 8:15 p.m., they said in a release.  Officers arrived and spotted one man still sitting inside a victim's parked car, the department wrote. Police said he had a Glock 19 reported stolen out of North Carolina and a "large amount" of marijuana on his person. The unnamed suspect was arrested and faces multiple charges, according to authorities.&…
Jersey City Teen Busted For 10 Vehicle Break-Ins: Secaucus Police Jersey City Teen Busted For 10 Vehicle Break-Ins: Secaucus Police
Jersey City Teen Busted For 10 Vehicle Break-Ins: Secaucus Police A 16-year-old Jersey City teenage boy was arrested and charged with breaking into 10 vehicles in Secaucus on Friday, Nov. 3, authorities said. The break-ins occurred throughout Secaucus and all the vehicles were unlocked, police said. He was charged with numerous counts of conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to commit theft, burglary and theft, police said. He was issued a juvenile complaint summons and released into custody of an adult, police said.
Vehicle Break-Ins In Yorktown Under Investigation: Here's Where Vehicle Break-Ins In Yorktown Under Investigation: Here's Where
Vehicle Break-Ins In Yorktown Under Investigation: Here's Where Authorities are asking for help from the public as they investigate a spate of vehicle break-ins in Northern Westchester.  The incidents happened overnight on Sunday, Oct. 8 in the Fox Meadow area of Yorktown, Yorktown Police announced.  According to the department, several unlocked vehicles in the area were rummaged through, prompting police to ask residents for any information or camera footage that may have captured the suspects.  Anyone with any information can contact the department by emailing info@yorktownpd.org.  "Whether you park your vehicles in the street or…
Rash Of Burglaries, Vehicle Break-Ins, Home Invasion Reported In Brick: Police Rash Of Burglaries, Vehicle Break-Ins, Home Invasion Reported In Brick: Police
Rash Of Burglaries, Vehicle Break-Ins, Home Invasion Reported In Brick: Police There was a rash of burglaries, vehicle break-ins and a home invasion robbery in Brick Township since Friday, Sept. 15, authorities said. During the night of Sunday, Sept. 17, multiple vehicle burglaries were reported to Brick police in the Shore Acres and Baywood sections of the township, police said. The suspects were operating what appears to be a light blue or silver BMW sedan. (See photo) In a separate home invasion incident, suspects entered a home in Lake Riviera during the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 18, police said. Suspects stole personal items including a key fob fr…
Repeat-Offending Ex-Con, Partner Caught Burglarizing Vehicles In Wayne: PD Repeat-Offending Ex-Con, Partner Caught Burglarizing Vehicles In Wayne: PD
Repeat-Offending Ex-Con, Partner Caught Burglarizing Vehicles In Wayne: PD A repeat-offending ex-con who tried to become something of a jailhouse lawyer was caught in the act of burglarizing vehicles in Wayne after a woman he was with spilled the beans, authorities said. Responding to multiple calls, Sgt. Mark CIavirella found a 2014 Chevy Traverse occupied by Melissa Ashmead, 42, of North Brunswick, in the area of New Street where the complaints originated, Capt. Dan Daly said. Why and how she ended up there didn't jibe, the captain said. It didn't take long to tie her and Moises Echevarria, 43, of Paterson, to the vehicle break-ins, he said. A perimeter was es…
Car Break-Ins: Numerous Thefts Under Investigation In Yorktown Car Break-Ins: Numerous Thefts Under Investigation In Yorktown
Car Break-Ins: Numerous Thefts Under Investigation In Yorktown Police in Northern Westchester are investigating a spate of overnight vehicle break-ins that resulted in personal items being stolen from unlocked cars.  The break-ins happened in Yorktown during the overnight hours of Saturday, July 15 into Sunday morning, July 16, according to Yorktown Police.  Areas where unlocked vehicles were broken into included Bridal Ridge, Jefferson Village, and Gomer Street.  Anyone who may have footage of the larcenies from their home surveillance cameras is asked to contact Yorktown Police at 914-962-4141.  This is a developing st…
Polish Ex-Con Nabbed In Burglary Spree Bites Wallington Detective: Authorities Polish Ex-Con Nabbed In Burglary Spree Bites Wallington Detective: Authorities
Polish Ex-Con Nabbed In Burglary Spree Bites Wallington Detective: Authorities A drug-addicted Polish national with a lengthy rap sheet – including three arrests in barely a month’s time – bit the hand of a Wallington detective while resisting arrest for a series of vehicle break-ins. Detective Lt. Joseph Rock and Detective Simon Popek identified Adam Marek Jaworski through surveillance video during an investigation into a vehicle burglary shortly before 6 a.m. April 4, Police Chief Carmello J. Imbruglia said. Jaworski, 30, who most recently has been living in Clifton, is known to police. He has a history of drug-related arrests in several Bergen and Passaic county t…
Hanover Homes Targeted In Flurry Of Break-In Attempts, Suspect Nabbed After High-Speed Chase Hanover Homes Targeted In Flurry Of Break-In Attempts, Suspect Nabbed After High-Speed Chase
Hanover Homes Targeted In Flurry Of Break-In Attempts, Suspect Nabbed After High-Speed Chase A flurry of 911 calls helped police track down a driver who sped off after attempting to break into several locked homes throughout Morris County before dawn Wednesday. The Hanover Township Police Department received a number of calls around 2:30 a.m. from separate victims of attempted home and vehicle break-ins, they said. Officers arrived, saw a vehicle speeding away from the scene, and chased the suspect through several neighboring towns before making an arrest, police said. A follow-up investigation found that the suspect, whose ID was not released, was linked to attempted home burglar…
Man Accused Of Smashing Car Windows, Stealing Property In Monticello Man Accused Of Smashing Car Windows, Stealing Property In Monticello
Man Accused Of Smashing Car Windows, Stealing Property In Monticello A 33-year-old man from the region has been nabbed for allegedly smashing windows and stealing property from vehicles. Sullivan County resident Philip A. Jacobs, age 33, of Monticello was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 15, following an investigation into numerous break-ins. According to Lt. Mark Johnstone of the Monticello Polie, Jacobs was arrested following an investigation into multiple complaints received by the department of vehicles being broken into and then property stolen throughout the Village of Monticello.  On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Monticello officers while on patrol …
String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported At Parks In New Canaan String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported At Parks In New Canaan
String Of Thefts From Vehicles Reported At Parks In New Canaan Police are searching for suspects after five vehicles had items stolen at two parks in Fairfield County. The incidents took place in New Canaan beginning around 12:30 p.m., Sunday, July 24 at Irwin and Waveny parks. According to New Canaan Police, the chain of incidents began when a Subaru Forester was reported forcibly entered around 12:30 p.m. at Irwin Park. Officers met with the New Canaan resident who that after walking for 30 minutes she returned to the car and found a window smashed out and a medical bag with medical equipment and supplies missing, said Chief  Leon Krolikow…
Man Goes On Multi-Car Burglary Spree In Sterling: Police Man Goes On Multi-Car Burglary Spree In Sterling: Police
Man Goes On Multi-Car Burglary Spree In Sterling: Police A man went on a shopping spree through other people's cars over the weekend in Loudoun County, and authorities released a video of the man in the hopes someone recognizes him.  The break-ins happened on Saturday, June 18, in the neighborhoods of Potomac Run Plaza, Dulles Town Circle, Davenport Drive, Lake Center Plaza, Waterview Plaza, and Atlantic Boulevard, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. The man stole purses, backpacks, and electronics from locked and unlocked vehicles.  In a video of one break-in, the man approaches a car and peeks through the back window before usin…
Hackensack Police Detective Cracks Vehicle Burglary Spree Hackensack Police Detective Cracks Vehicle Burglary Spree
Hackensack Police Detective Cracks Vehicle Burglary Spree A Hackensack detective nailed a repeat offender who authorities said burglarized multiple vehicles within days of one another. Reggie Scott, 30, was arrested last week after Detective Massimo DiMartino linked him to three separate vehicle break-ins on Anderson Street from April 21 through April 26, thanks to area surveillance video, Detective Capt. Michael Antista said. Scott had only just been busted in March for burglary and other related offenses before Hackensack police sent him to the Bergen County Jail. A judge freed him within 24 hours, however. He also was in and out of the jail on…
US Marshals Nab DC Man Wanted In Maryland Burglary Spree: Police US Marshals Nab DC Man Wanted In Maryland Burglary Spree: Police
US Marshals Nab DC Man Wanted In Maryland Burglary Spree: Police A Washington DC man was indicted by a Maryland grand jury in a slew of car theft, burglary, and car break-ins, authorities said. Kaishawn Johnson, 19, was linked to nearly 45 crimes committed in Howard County in which he broke into homes to steal car keys, burglarized vehicles, and more between August and November 2021, Howard County police said. Johnson was arrested on Tuesday by members of the U.S Marshals Service and charged with the following, the Howard County State Attorney's Office says: 18 counts of motor vehicle theft,  3 counts of first-degree burglary, nine count…
Burglars Using Garage Door Openers Break Into Central Jersey Homes: Police Burglars Using Garage Door Openers Break Into Central Jersey Homes: Police
Burglars Using Garage Door Openers Break Into Central Jersey Homes: Police Police in Central Jersey are reporting a steep rise in break-ins in which the burglars are using garage door openers stolen from unlocked vehicles to get inside homes. Monroe Township police said there was a recent invasion of a northside neighborhood in which multiple suspects ransacked several cars and homes at once. The suspects typically came into the neighborhoods in stolen vehicles, Monroe police said. In one case, suspects fled after a confrontation with a homeowner, police said, but left with a number of stolen items. "We would like to take this time again to remind our residents a…
‘Be Vigilant:’ Video Shows Brazen Suspect In String Of Northampton County Car Break-Ins ‘Be Vigilant:’ Video Shows Brazen Suspect In String Of Northampton County Car Break-Ins
‘Be Vigilant:’ Video Shows Brazen Suspect In String Of Northampton County Car Break-Ins A suspect was caught on video brazenly attempting to break into cars in Northampton County before dawn Thursday. A RING surveillance video shows the suspect trying to enter vehicles near the Swanson - Old Nazareth Road area of Palmer Township around 3 a.m., police said. “Cooler temperatures don’t stop criminals from roaming our neighborhoods,” Palmer Township Police said. “Be vigilant and don’t let your guard down. LOCK your vehicle doors and REMOVE all valuables.” Scroll down to view the full video clip. 10-21-21 - Theft Awareness Cooler temperatures doesn’t stop criminals from roa…
Purse, Cash Stolen After Vehicles Entered In Fairfield County Purse, Cash Stolen After Vehicles Entered In Fairfield County
Purse, Cash Stolen After Vehicles Entered In Fairfield County Police in Fairfield County have alerted the public after several vehicles in the area were entered and items were stolen. The New Canaan Police Department reported that at about 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, officers responded to a report from a resident on Ramhorne Road that a locked vehicle was forcibly entered.  Police said the vehicle was parked in the driveway, and a rock was used to break its window. Authorities said $25 in cash was stolen. Then at about 9:40 a.m. and 11:40 a.m., the department received reports from residents on West Hills Road that unlocked vehicles parked in t…
Police Issue Alert After String Of Car Break-Ins In Area Police Issue Alert After String Of Car Break-Ins In Area
Police Issue Alert After String Of Car Break-Ins In Area Law enforcement agencies in the area are cautioning residents to be on high alert following a string of thefts from parked vehicles. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert over the weekend as it investigates multiple larcenies from parked cars that happened late on Friday, July 23 into Saturday, July 24. Police said that the vehicles that were targeted were parked in driveways on South Parliman Road, Darren Road, Oakbrook Lane, Brookside Lane, and Rose Court in the Town of Union Vale. Officials noted that most of the vehicles were unlocked as the suspects made off with walle…
SEEN THEM? Men Wanted For Stealing $15.5K Of Goods From 35+ Cars, Cumberland County Police Say SEEN THEM? Men Wanted For Stealing $15.5K Of Goods From 35+ Cars, Cumberland County Police Say
Seen Them? Men Wanted For Stealing $15.5K Of Goods From 35+ Cars, Cumberland County Police Say Warrants have been issued for three men Lower Allen Township police believe are responsible for at least 36 thefts of items from vehicles. Izzy Junior Martinez, 24, Juan Ramon Martinez, 20, and Bryan Esquilin Figuerao, 22, are wanted for dozens of thefts in March, Aug., Oct., Nov., and Dec. of 2020 of unlocked vehicles, according to police. The men targeted specific neighborhoods of Rossmoyne Manor, Highland Park, Beacon Hill, Cumberland Park, Spring Lake, and the Wesley Part Apartments-- taking over $15,500 worth of property. The items stolen includes: electronics, jewelry, weapons, cash,…
CT 17-Year-Old Accused Of Breaking Into Several Cars CT 17-Year-Old Accused Of Breaking Into Several Cars
CT 17-Year-Old Accused Of Breaking Into Several Cars A 17-year-old is facing multiple burglary and larceny charges for his alleged involvement in a number of vehicle break-ins in Connecticut. Police in Hartford County said a group of people was breaking into vehicles in Enfield at about 2:30 a.m. on July 4. Police said the midnight patrol shift set up tire deflation devices along potential escape routes. The devices are used to safely release tire air pressure. The individuals involved in the burglary reportedly fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, which was later found disabled in East Windsor.  The police department noted that state po…
Four Vehicles Stolen, 15 Break-Ins In Past Four Days Reports One Fairfield County Town Four Vehicles Stolen, 15 Break-Ins In Past Four Days Reports One Fairfield County Town
Four Vehicles Stolen, 15 Break-Ins In Past Four Days Reports One Fairfield County Town A Fairfield County town is asking residents to lock their vehicles and remove key fobs after four vehicles have been stolen since Saturday, May 1. The vehicles were all stolen from Westport, and in all instances, the vehicles were unlocked and the keys were left in the cars, said Lieutenant David Wolf.  In addition, Wolf said the department has also responded to 15 vehicle break-ins over the past five days. In all cases of vehicles being entered, which resulted in thefts, the doors were unlocked, he added. The crimes occurred overnight and the department is actively in…
Police Release Video Of Suspect Who Attempted To Enter Vehicles In Rockland Police Release Video Of Suspect Who Attempted To Enter Vehicles In Rockland
Police Release Video Of Suspect Who Attempted To Enter Vehicles In Rockland Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect who was caught on camera multiple times breaking into vehicles in the Hudson Valley. Investigators in Rockland County from the Orangetown Police Department issued an alert cautioning that between 2:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Thursday, April 22, a man was caught on several Ring cameras breaking into cars or checking on door handles. The man was seen on camera in the area of Minute Man Circle and Rutgers Road in Orangeburg. “Residents are asked to check their cameras for possible footage of incidents,” police said. “We would also …
KNOW HIM? West Shore PD Seek Man Who Entered Strangers' Vehicles (PHOTOS) KNOW HIM? West Shore PD Seek Man Who Entered Strangers' Vehicles (PHOTOS)
Know HIM? West Shore PD Seek Man Who Entered Strangers' Vehicles (Photos) A man is wanted by West Shore Regional Police for entering other people’s cars. Police were dispatched for a report of several vehicles being broken into and entered by a man in the 100 block of Market Street in Lemoyne around 1:30 a.m. on April 3. No damage or stolen items have been made public by the police. The pictured man in the photographs is the police’s main suspect; he left the area driving a tan colored sedan. Anyone with information regarding this incident, please contact West Shore Regional Police.
Vehicles, Mailboxes Entered Lead To New Warning From Police Vehicles, Mailboxes Entered Lead To New Warning From Police
Vehicles, Mailboxes Entered Lead To New Warning From Police Police in New Canaan are reminding residents again to lock their vehicles following a spate of recent break-ins. According to Police Leon Krolikowski, the following incidents occurred: Thursday, March 25, at 9 a.m., the Police Department received a complaint from a Cheese Spring Road resident that an unlocked vehicle was entered in the resident’s driveway. Stolen from this vehicle was approximately $5,000 of golf gear and equipment. On Saturday, March 27, at 2:26 a.m., officers responded to Mill Road on a report of vehicles being entered by suspects who were in a dark-colored SUV. While in…
SEEN HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Burglaries Of 2 Vehicles SEEN HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Burglaries Of 2 Vehicles
Seen HIM? Newark Man Wanted In Burglaries Of 2 Vehicles Authorities in Newark are seeking a 23-year-old man wanted in connection with the burglaries of two vehicles. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Jerry Bond, who police say broke into two cars parked on the 300 block of Ridgewood Avenue just before 12:15 p.m. on Feb. 24, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Bond is described as 5’9” tall and 140 pounds. He has a medium complexion, black hair and brown eyes. Director Ambrose urges anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jerry Bond to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NW…
Firearms Stolen From Vehicle Parked In Man's Driveway In Fairfield County Firearms Stolen From Vehicle Parked In Man's Driveway In Fairfield County
Firearms Stolen From Vehicle Parked In Man's Driveway In Fairfield County Thieves broke the windows of parked vehicles in a resident's driveway, stealing four firearms and other valuables from inside, police said.  A resident living on Michigan Road in New Canaan found that cash was taken from one of two vehicles which was unlocked in his driveway on the morning of Monday, Dec. 14 and called police at approximately 10:55 a.m. He reported the following items missing from his second vehicle, which was locked and had its passenger-side window broken:  A money clip Cash Fishing rods Fishing reels Sporting equipment A .22 caliber pistol A .32 caliber pistol…
KNOW THEM? Police Seek Bucks County Car Thieves KNOW THEM? Police Seek Bucks County Car Thieves
Know Them? Police Seek Bucks County Car Thieves Police in Bucks County are circulating surveillance photos of people breaking into vehicles.  The individuals shown above entered unlocked vehicles on Tuesday night along Hazel, Hickory, and Woodbine avenues, according to Lower Southampton police. No force was reported other than the amount of force necessary to open an unlocked car door and steal personal belongings, police said. "Chances are that they may be wearing the same attire as it appears to be their 'lucky crime spree' outfits and could be walking around during daylight hours as well," police wrote in a press statement. If …
WATCH: Surveillance Tapes Capture Collegeville Vehicle Break-Ins WATCH: Surveillance Tapes Capture Collegeville Vehicle Break-Ins
Watch: Surveillance Tapes Capture Collegeville Vehicle Break-Ins A series of recent vehicle break-ins are under investigation in Collegeville. Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors, following the incidents. Authorities shared the footage to social media. Authorities did not say where the incidents occurred. Anyone with information is urged to contact Collegeville police at (610) 489-9332. (2nd Video) The Collegeville Police Department is investigating recent break-in’s of unlocked vehicles that occurred... Posted by Collegeville Borough Police Department on Wednesday, December 2, 2020
To Stop Car Thefts, Police 'Deputize' City's Entire Population To Stop Car Thefts, Police 'Deputize' City's Entire Population
To Stop Car Thefts, Police 'Deputize' City's Entire Population A city Police Department has promoted every city resident in an effort to fight back against a rash of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts. On Sunday, Nov. 15, Enfield Police notified all of Enfield's 44,500 residents that they have been deputized as honorary Enfield Police Crime Prevention Aides. Residents can pick up an official-looking police badge sticker at the department headquarters. The EPD isn’t providing uniforms. “If your house sergeant is willing to buy you a sweet police outfit then good for you, but short of coming to the station for an EPD sticker badge, you’re out of luck,” p…
Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Dutchess Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Dutchess
Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Under Investigation In Dutchess The Dutchess County Sheriff's Department is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins in Pleasant Valley and the Town of LaGrange, police said.  According to the department, most of the targeted vehicles have been unlocked and parked in their owner's driveways. In some instances, police said, car windows have been broken to steal property from within the vehicles.  Residents are encouraged to lock their vehicles and never leave valuables inside. Those with motion lights and surveillance systems are asked to ensure that these devices are functioning properly.  Anyone who is…
Vehicles Entered During Early Morning Hours In New Canaan Vehicles Entered During Early Morning Hours In New Canaan
Vehicles Entered During Early Morning Hours In New Canaan At least three vehicles were entered in an area neighborhood during the overnight hours. The New Canaan Police Department received three complaints regarding vehicles entered early on Thursday, Nov. 5, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski. According to the chief, at approximately 12:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to Weed Street regarding an individual attempting to enter the resident's vehicle.   A security system alert notified the resident that a vehicle drove into their driveway. The resident witnessed a suspicious vehicle drive to the back area of the drivewa…