Lock Your Car Doors
The Madison Police Department would like to urge all residents to please take a few minutes each night to ensure that your vehicle has been locked and any/all valuables are removed – this includes your purse/wallet and keys to the vehicle.
Since the weekend of August 29, Madison residents have reported a number of unlocked vehicles that were burglarized in their driveway. All of these motor vehicle burglaries and thefts were the result of vehicles that were left unlocked.
In 2020 we have seen a significant increase in vehicle thefts and burglaries. These types of incidents are not unique to Madison. The majority of Morris County and other towns in New Jersey have been subject to these crimes of opportunity involving unlocked vehicles.
As a result of the increase of thefts and burglaries, Madison Police have increased their residential patrols while incorporating other enforcement measures. Notably, Madison officers caught individuals in the process of burglarizing unlocked vehicles in a residential neighborhood. Additionally, on two consecutive nights, Madison officers intercepted vehicles that were in the process of being stolen and made an apprehension.
If you hear and/or observe suspicious activity in your neighborhood, please do not hesitate to contact the Madison Police Department at 973-593-3000 or 9-1-1 for emergencies.
With your help by remembering to lock your cars up by 9:00 p.m. each evening, we can keep Madison safe and strong!
