Full Notification

Please check your vehicles this morning to see if they have been entered or burglarized. Even small losses should be reported by calling the police desk at 201-327-5300.

Last night alert resident reported a suspicious party near their vehicle. A subsequent Perp Search resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of stolen property.

PLEASE lock your vehicles and remove the keys /FOBS !!!

Saddle River and several neighboring jurisdictions have experienced high end auto thefts and auto burglaries. If everyone removes the keys and key FOB's from their vehicles these thefts will stop. Locking your vehicle when its in the driveway prevents car burglaries from occurring and deters criminals from our area.

Also be aware that the Felony Lane Gang is active in our area. They break into vehicles and steal identities. They target areas that women and mothers attend hoping to steal a purse that has been left behind by a busy women. This gang targets gyms, parks, daycare centers, and sporting events likely to be frequented by women and increasing the chances of finding purses left in vehicles; they conduct surveillance at these locations and unlawfully enter vehicles through unlocked doors or by using a window punch to break the window of a locked vehicle; and they specifically look for identification such as driver licenses, checks, and debit cards. Make sure any valuables and purses aren't left in a vehicle to be stolen by these criminals.

Just a few simple steps will reduce your chances of being victimized by these criminals.

If you see suspicious activity call the Saddle River Police desk anytime at 201-327-5300 or call 9-1-1