Posted by : Matthew Nazzaro  On August 1st, 2023 9:30 am

      

On August 1, 2023 at 6:09 am, Patrol Units responded to a Mohawk Drive residence on the report of a motor vehicle theft.  Responding officers immediately determined that the suspects made entry into the victim's home through a rear kitchen window to retrieve a key fob to the victim’s BMW.  The suspects then walked through the victim’s home to the front door, took the key fob off of a key hook, and stole cash from the victim's wallet before leaving with the victim’s vehicle.  The victims were home at the time of this burglary, which occurred at approximately 4:00 am. Video surveillance confirmed that there were at least three suspects involved in this event.

Residents are encouraged to be vigilant in locking not only their vehicles, but also ensuring that their homes are secured during overnight hours.  Also, check that your security cameras are operational.

The Cranford Police Department has increased patrol during targeted hours.  Residents can contact this agency to report suspicious activity at 908-272-2222.

Should you have surveillance video capturing this incident, please contact Detective Sergeant Thomas Stiansen at 908-709-7345 or email your video to police@cranfordnj.org.

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Release by Captain Matthew R. Nazzaro

m-nazzaro@cranfordnj.org / 908-709-3990