Residential Burglary & Car theft
A message from the Green Brook Police
Recently there has been an increase in residential burglaries and stolen vehicles occurring in Green Brook Township and throughout the entire state of New Jersey. The Green Brook Police Department would like to take this opportunity to provide some information and help reduce the possibility of our residents becoming burglary or car theft victims.
- Report ANY and ALL suspicious activity you see in your neighborhood.
- Install quality door locks and dead bolts to all exterior doors of your home.
- Keep all windows and doors locked, especially on the first floor.
- Install an alarm system and surveillance cameras on the exterior and interior of your home. Make sure that the alarm is monitored by a central station that will immediately notify the police whenever there is an activation. Additionally, when you install cameras, please make sure that the system provides views to the street, driveway, all door entrances, and perimeter, if possible.
- If you already have these systems, make sure that they are in working order and properly activated. We suggest you have a battery/cellular backup installed and remote monitoring activated.
- Install motion lights on the perimeter of your property. Always keep the exterior of your home well-lit during all nighttime hours.
- Communicate with your neighbors. Advise them before you go on vacation or extended weekend trips, so they can monitor your home. Have them take in your mail, package deliveries, garbage/recycle cans, and report any activity that may be out of the ordinary.
- DO NOT post on any social media sites about your vacation plan and duration. Only post pictures/events from your trip AFTER you return home.
- Fill out a Vacation House Check Form at the Green Brook Police Department, if no one is available to check on your residence when you go on vacation or extended weekend trips. Once the form is submitted, your home will be specifically checked by the patrol division in your absence.
- Keep any valuables and cash in a home safe that is mounted to the floor or wall. If you do not have a mounted safe, secure these items, including your safe, in a well-hidden location that is not in your office or bedrooms.
- Lock your vehicles. Do not leave key fobs or garage door remotes in the vehicles. Do not leave purses or valuables in plain view.
The Green Brook Police Department takes all investigations and the safety of our residents seriously. We encourage you to report any suspicious incidents, no matter how minor it may seem, to 732-968-1188. For any emergencies, please dial 911.
