2 Cars Stolen From Mendham Twp. Driveway, Others Burglarized: Cops

MENDHAM TWP., N.J. – Two luxury vehicles were stolen from a Mendham Township driveway late last week, while a couple more were rummaged through, Lt. Ross Johnson said.

The vehicles were taken from a home on Hilltop Circle in the overnight hours of Thursday, March 17 into Friday, March 18, Johnson said. On the same night two more cars in the Brookside area were rummaged through with a few items stolen, Johnson said.

Just a few days later, however, police in Newark were investigating a suspicious person incident which lead to an arrest and the discovery of one of the vehicles, Johnson said. The second vehicle was then located Wednesday night by the Essex County Sheriff’s Office.

Both vehicles that were stolen had the keys still inside, Johnson said, and the crimes are believed to have occurred between midnight and 3 a.m.

The stolen vehicles were not completely stripped but did sustain some damage, Johnson said.

Police are reminding residents to be vigilant and don’t hesitate to contact police if they see something suspicious in their neighborhood. Also, police are asking residents to keep their car doors locked and bring all belongings inside, including the keys.