Full Notification

This morning, April 23rd, 2024, officers from the Readington Township Police Department responded to a residence for a report of a burglary and car theft.

Officers and detectives discovered that multiple suspects had gained entry to the residence undetected overnight and removed key FOBs to high-end vehicles. The key FOBs were used to steal a vehicle from the garage.

These types of crimes have been pervasive in New Jersey recently, and the Readington Township Police Department and our law enforcement partners are committed to deterring these crimes and investigating them vigorously when they do. Please follow these helpful tips to aid in not becoming a victim:

· Ensure that all car doors are secured each evening

· Do not leave keys inside the vehicle. A spare key FOB left inside a vehicle will prevent the vehicle from locking.

· Ensure all windows to your home are secured each night. This is especially important with the springtime weather when windows may be opened during the day.

· Ensure all doors to your home are locked.

· Consider installing home surveillance cameras. If you have them, periodically ensure that they are functioning properly.

· If you see something suspicious, report it to the police department immediately

The Readington Township Police Department will be increasing patrols in areas that are typically targeted for these crimes. With the assistance of the community, we hope to prevent these incidents from occurring in Readington Township.