Full Notification

Dear Cranbury Residents,
 
As the weather becomes warmer and nicer, we would like to remind you of ways to protect yourselves from warm weather crimes and scams. 

Be aware of home improvements scams. If you did not solicit the contractor or salesman who shows up at your door unannounced, do not do business with that person. 

Cranbury Township ordinance #  113-1 requires anyone Peddling or Soliciting door to door to first obtain a license from Town Hall. This time of year we see an influx of solicitor complaints for solar panels, home improvements, and ways to make your power bill decrease among many others.

If anyone knocks on your door to solicit business, never let them into your home, never provide any personal information or credit card or banking information. Please call the Cranbury Police non-emergency line 609-395-0031. Our officers will respond to the area and speak with the subjects soliciting. 
     
This time of year brings on driveway sealing and repair scams. They typically knock on your door, tell you they are working in the area and have extra supplies that they are willing to discount a job. These generally tend to be a scam and the work is unacceptable. 
    
Our area as well as the state are experiencing an uptick residential burglaries and motor vehicle thefts. 
    
Always keep your home's doors and windows locked when you go to bed or leave your house, even if you are leaving for a short period. 
   
Secure all lawn and gardening equipment in your garage or a storage shed, and keep your garage doors closed at all times (even when you're doing work around the house). 
   
Put all ladders and other tools back into a secure storage area after you use them.   
   
Always remember to close your car windows, take any valuables out of your car, and lock your doors every time you exit your vehicle, even if your vehicle is parked in your driveway. 
     
Get to know your neighbors. Let a trusted neighbor know if you are planning to travel. Neighbors who know each other look out for each other. 
     
The Cranbury Police Department offers a Vacant Home Check when you will be away from your home. To sign up go to https://www.cranburytownship.org/police/webforms/vacant-house-request.