IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM CHIEF MCGOVERN
Notification from the Fair Haven Police Department:
CAR THEFT UPDATE
September 15, 2022
Notification from the Fair Haven Police Department: CAR THEFTS
I am writing to thank our residents for their efforts as we all have to deal with the rising crime of car thefts throughout the state. Surrounding towns have had continued car thefts and we have also had some attempts, but the number has greatly reduced thanks to all of our efforts, Please continue to be vigilant.
Fair Haven Police Department has been working with other police departments and state agencies to try to combat this crime. Below are some reminders that we ask that you continue to do. If we all work together, we can eliminate this crime.
Reminders:
- LOCK your VEHICLES at all times
- Remove keys, fobs, spare keys/fobs and any valet keys that newer vehicles come with
- If your vehicle has a side mirror feature, program it to turn the mirrors in when the vehicle is locked
- NEVER leave your children in the vehicle unattended
- NEVER leave the vehicle running unattended
- If you keep your vehicles in your garage- still remove keys, fobs and lock the doors
- Keep all house doors locked including the door from the garage into the house
- With the weather getting nicer, keep your garage door closed and locked at all times
- NEVER approach any suspected car thieves
- Report any suspicious activity immediately to police dispatch via 911 or #732-747-0991 and press ‘0’ for the dispatcher.
Chief Joseph P. McGovern
Address/Location
Borough of Fair Haven
748 River Rd
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-747-0241