Westfield Police Investigate Stolen Car

WESTFIELD, NJ — Another car theft has hit Westfield and police are investigating and warning neighbors.

A car was reported stolen while parked on North Euclid Avenue between 2:00-2:45 a.m. on Thursday. Police said the keys were inside the car.

Last month, the mayor's office warned about car burglaries, noting that unlocked cars are being targeted.

"As Chief Battiloro has repeatedly reported, unlocked high-end vehicles are being targeted for burglary and theft. Suspects will usually exit accompanying vehicle(s), approach target vehicles on foot, and then pull on their door handles. If the vehicles are unlocked, suspect(s) will enter and attempt to start and steal them. In just about all documented instances, the accompanying vehicle(s) are also stolen. Chief Battiloro strongly urges residents not to ever confront perpetrators, but rather immediately report incidents to the police via 9-1-1," the mayor's office said.