Glen Rock Police Pursue Stolen Vehicle After Attempted Burglary

GLEN ROCK, NJ — Police pursued a stolen vehicle after an attempted burglary on Abbington Terrace early Friday morning, authorities said.

Police went to the home at 1:40 a.m. after getting a call about someone trying to break in to a home through a back door. Officer John Tarantino passed a Subaru station wagon that was speeding while he was searching the area, said Chief Dean Ackermann.

Tarantino tried to stop the vehicle as it went onto Harristown Road, but the driver refused to stop, Ackermann said.

Police pursued the vehicle into Paramus, Fair Lawn, Elmwood Park, and Paterson. A Paramus police officer joined the pursuit, but police stopped chasing the driver in Paterson, the chief said.

The vehicle belonged to a resident on Gramercy Place, the chief said. The owner left the keys inside while moving cars in the driveway the night before. There was more than $1,000 worth of property inside it, including a set of golf clubs. Police found a mountain bike near where the vehicle was stolen.

Several vehicles and garages were rummaged through near where the Subaru was stolen. Police are asking residents to check any video doorbells and outside sources for any footage related to what happened on or near Abbington Terrance, Hamilton Avenue, and Gramercy Place.

"Residents are urged to lock their doors, lock their garages, lock their sheds, lock their vehicles, and never leave keys or key fobs in their vehicles," Ackermann said.

Police said they expect more victims to contact them Friday. Additional victims should contact police at 201-652-3800.

Anyone who has video or may have witnessed something is asked to contact detectives at 201-670-3947 or 201-670-3948.

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com