Crime & Safety
Vehicle Thefts, Burglaries On The Rise In Hunterdon Co.: Police
In most of the incidents, the vehicles were unlocked with the keys or key fobs inside, authorities said.
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Several vehicle thefts and burglaries were reported in Hunterdon County recently, authorities said.
Acting Hunterdon County Prosecutor Michael Williams said that most times, burglarized vehicles were unlocked with the keys and key fobs inside.
Other vehicles were left unlocked in driveways with garage door openers inside, Williams said, posing an "additional risk of a home burglary."
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Williams said that these, "crimes of opportunity can be avoided using common sense by locking your vehicle, parking in well-lit areas, and keeping any valuables out of sight."
The thefts and burglaries was not isolated to Hunterdon County. Surrounding counties also reported a surge in vehicle-related crimes.
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