Full Notification

During the overnight hours from Sunday night into Monday morning, 13 South Brunswick residents were victimized by a band of car burglars and thieves.

During this crime spree, 12 residents were victims of burglary to their motor vehicles. A total of 20 vehicles were targeted. 13 of the vehicles were unlocked, with their interiors ransacked and items stolen. An additional 7 vehicles were locked and, although the thieves tried to open their doors, they were unable to, and nothing was stolen from those vehicles. Two of the vehicles targeted also had garage door openers in them, and thieves used them to open the garage doors and steal additional items.

In addition to the car burglaries, two residents had their vehicles stolen. The vehicles had been left unlocked, with the keys in them, making them an easy target for thieves. In one case, the vehicle had been left in an unlocked garage, which the thieves entered in order to steal the vehicle.

Police have been able to recover some video surveillance from residents, but are seeking additional video footage of the Monmouth Junction area, especially The Grande, South Ridge Hills, Fresh Impressions, and Monmouth Walk. Residents with exterior video feeds are asked to check for any activity between midnight and 7am on November 15, 2021. Anyone with useful footage may contact Detective Sergeant Penney at (732)329-4646.

The Police Department is urging our community to take a few steps to prevent future occurrences. We are reminding our residents to:

1. Lock your vehicles, especially when parked overnight. Double check before going to bed.
2. NEVER leave your keys or key fob in your vehicle. Always take it with you and lock your vehicle.
3. Close and lock your garage doors at night.
4. Call police immediately if you witness any suspicious activity. We can be reached at (732)329-4646, or by dialing 9-1-1.