Be aware and alert for suspicious activity
Dear Residents,
Florham Park Police Department released an alert in Dec. 14th regarding a home invasion on Birch Lane that occurred on Dec. 13th at 7:45 p.m. Three suspects rang the front doorbell a few times before unlawfully forcing open the door and entering the home. The suspects were ultimately scared off by the residents and fled.
This type of burglary is consistent with recent attempts in other Morris County municipalities, and throughout the State of NJ, and is in addition to suspects searching for vehicles to burglarize and/or steal. Therefore, we would like for all residents of Chatham Borough to be aware and alert for suspicious activity and assist us by making timely notification to the Police Department in the event you witness suspicious activity.
Additionally, please make sure to take simple measures to limit your exposure to this type of criminal behavior. Please continue to consistently perform the following simple tasks:
- Lock all doors to your home and vehicles.
- Activate alarms for your home and vehicles when not in use.
- Remove any keys and all valuables from vehicles when not in use.
- Close and lock garage doors when not in use…especially at night.
- Remove deliveries from your front porch as soon as possible.
- Deploy strategic lighting inside and outside your home so it appears you are home, even when you are not.
- Consider cameras at your doors and partner with us by joining our RING Neighborhood App and letting us know you have surveillance cameras when installed.
Please call Community Services Officer Brian Colatrella (973) 701-6806 for help with our RING Neighborhood App or to have your surveillance cameras added to our spreadsheet.
Thank you in advance for your help and have a safe and healthy holiday season and Happy New Year!
Brian Gibbons
Chief of Police
