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The Westfield Police Department reports three attempted residential burglaries early this morning to homes on Cherry Lane, the 1000 block of Wychwood Road, and the 800 block of Grant Avenue. Individuals attempted to find unlocked doors to residences with the apparent attempt to enter them. Entry was gained at a residence on the 500 block of Wychwood Road via an unlocked rear door, where items were stolen. Additionally, there was an attempt to burglarize a car on Cherry Lane, as well as a car burglary of the 800 block of Grant Avenue. 

The Mountainside Police Department also reported several vehicle and residential burglaries on streets just off of Mountain Avenue and north of Woodland Avenue, in proximity to Route 22.  

A review of Ring videos submitted by residents confirmed that no homes were forcibly entered. The Westfield Police Department takes this situation very seriously and will be employing all appropriate measures to address it, including enhanced patrolling and surveillance. Residents are asked to do their part by locking cars and  homes at all times, and reporting any suspicious activity immediately via 911, regardless of the time of day.  

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