10 Car Break-Ins in Pine Lake Park Wednesday, Police Say

Police are reminding residents to keep their cars and trucks locked.

Posted Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 6:23 pm ET

A series of recent car break-ins was punctuated Wednesday with a double-digit spree in one section of the township, Manchester Police reported.

A total of 10 car burglaries were reported through the day in Pine Lake Park, and the alleged burglars were looking for easy marks, police said.

“These burglaries are crimes of opportunity and occur when the resident leaves their vehicles unlocked,” Capt. Lisa Parker said in a release.

Police are urging residents to lock their cars and report any suspicious or unusual activity to Manchester officers at 732-657-6111.

Calls can remain anonymous, and residents can also submit tips online via the Manchester Police website's tip line.

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