4 Car Thefts Reported In Maplewood, Police Say (Here’s Where)

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood police released details about four recent car thefts this week, including multiple instances where the vehicles were left running or the keys were left inside.

The Maplewood Police Department released the following statements about each incident:

July 17 – “Maplewood police officers responded to a Highland Place residence on a report of a stolen motor vehicle. The vehicle owner reported that they left their 2024 BMW M8 running while entering a business establishment. When he returned, their vehicle had been stolen. The vehicle was recovered in Irvington.”

July 20 – “Maplewood police officers responded to a Jacoby Street residence on a report of a stolen motor vehicle. The vehicle owner reported that they parked their 2021 BMW M4 in front of their residence with the keys inside. Later on in the day they discovered that their vehicle had been stolen.”

July 22 – “Maplewood police officers responded to a Wetmore Avenue residence on a report of a stolen motor vehicle. The vehicle owner reported that they observed their 2018 Land Rover driving away from their residence. The vehicle was recovered in Newark.”

July 30 – “Maplewood police officers responded to an Oakview Avenue residence on a report of a stolen motor vehicle. The vehicle owner reported that they parked their 2024 Mazda CX3 in the roadway with the keys inside. When the owner returned to where they left the vehicle, it was discovered stolen.”

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