Full Notification

On December 26th, 2023 at approximately 6:43 pm, the Cranford Police Department responded to a Crane Parkway home on the report of a possible attempted residential burglary.  An alert neighbor observed multiple individuals running from a rear, gated yard after an unsuccessful attempt to gain entry into the residence.  Additionally, surveillance video showed these same suspects attempting to open the victim's front door.  It is believed that the suspects were startled by barking dogs, causing them to flee.

Responding officers immediately determined that the victim had 2 BMW's parked on this property at the time of the attempted burglary.  A dark SUV was seen fleeing the area after this attempt.

The Cranford Police Department and other surrounding police agencies within Union County has seen an uptick in BMW's being targeted by vehicle thieves.  As high-end vehicles remain targeted by thieves during these incidents, residents are encouraged to be vigilant in locking not only their vehicles, but also ensuring that their homes are secured during overnight hours.  Please continue to remove keyfobs from your vehicles when they are parked.  Also, check that your security cameras are operational.

Car thieves enter and exit the Township quickly and have shown little regard for safety when fleeing.  

Residents can contact this agency to report suspicious activity at 908-272-2222.

Should you have surveillance video capturing this incident, please contact Detective Lieutenant Spencer Durkin at 908-709-7346 or email your video to [email protected].