Morris Plains Police Investigating Attempted Car Thefts

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.– The Morris Plains Police Department is investigating attempted car burglaries throughout the borough.

MPPD said in a Facebook post that these attempts happened on Greenwood, Wyndwood and Lealand roads between 1-5 a.m. on Wednesday.

The attempts were made on unlocked vehicles, according to police.

Police offered these tips:

• Please lock your vehicle;
• Do not leave valuable items inside your motor vehicle;
• Never leave a window open;
• Never leave your vehicle running;
• Never leave your keys in your vehicle;
• Always use your emergency brake;
• Park your vehicle in a well-lighted area;
• Try to park your vehicle in attended lots;
• When parking your vehicle in an attended lot, always use your valet key;
• Never leave the title or registration in your vehicle when it is unattended;
• Disable your vehicle when leaving for extended periods of time, i.e., disconnect the battery;
• Use locking screws on your license plate.

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