Bernards Burglary: Police Warn Residents, Offer Tips

BERNARDS, NJ — The Bernards Township Police Department is warning the public and giving tips to reduce the chance of home burglary after such a burglary took place the night of Saturday, July 6.

Police say the burglary was at an unoccupied home on Canoe Brook Lane. It happened sometime between 10:30 p.m Saturday, July 6, and 2 a.m. the following Sunday.

Anybody with information on this burglary is asked to call Detective Brian Fallon at the department at 908-204-3045.

Police remind residents of some strategies to reduce the chance of your home being the target of burglars:

• Lock your home at all times. Thieves will often target unlocked homes.
• Put lights and televisions on timers or delay switch when not home.
• Keep records/photos of valuable possessions. Retain make, model and serial numbers of valuable electronics.
• Do not leave trash containers, newspapers or mail uncollected.
• If possible, leave a vehicle or vehicles in the driveway.