Full Notification

Vehicles are being stolen and burglarized in our area! North Caldwell Police are asking you not to leave keys and keyfobs inside your vehicles! Lock your vehicles overnight and do not leave valuables inside vehicles. Make sure that the keyfob is a far enough away from the vehicle that it cant be started. As long as these these thieves are successful they will continue to come back. 

If it appears that your vehicle was tampered with in any way through the night, call Police IMMEDIATELY. Please do not enter or touch the vehicle. Allow us to respond to determine the cause of the situation and potentially collect evidence. 

Residents should take the following precautions:

1. Leave enough lights on to illuminate the exterior of your home and driveway areas.

2. Report suspicious activity, people and strange cars to the Police.

3. Keep an eye on your neighbors’ property and vehicles.

4. Park vehicles inside garages when possible.

5. If you must leave cars parked in your driveway, make sure that they are locked with alarms set, and that the keys or keyfobs are in a secure location inside your home - Never leave your keys or keyfobs inside your vehicle for any reason.

6. Do not leave dealer supplied "Valet Keys" in your glove compartment or anywhere inside your vehicle.  

7. Do not leave valuables or anything containing personal information inside vehicles.

8. Lastly, NEVER leave vehicles running for any reason while unattended.