Full Notification

The South River Police Department would like to inform residents that on March 28, 2025, at approximately 3:51 AM, our Patrol Division responded to an attempted burglary call at a residence centrally located in town. A short time later, Patrol Officers were dispatched to a second residence, also centrally located, regarding a second incident of the same nature.

It appears that both incidents involved the same three (3) actors who attempted to gain entry into each of the two (2) homes. Upon arrival of responding Patrol Officers, both areas were canvassed with negative results in locating the suspects or a suspect vehicle.

Both residences were monitored by the homeowner’s camera systems. Included are images of the actors and the alleged suspect vehicle.

Please be advised that when accompanying images are obtained from a private resident’s security camera, out of discretion and respect to the provider we do not provide exact locations. We believe it is critical to provide our community with as much information as possible, and we must balance that responsibility with respecting the privacy of the potential victim(s).

Burglars are opportunists, In order to eliminate their opportunities, please take extra steps to make sure all residential doors, windows, and gates are closed and locked. Secure your vehicles as burglars will attempt to gain entry in order to steal them if possible. If you are not home, it is suggested to have lights on timers and deliveries stopped or redirected elsewhere until your return. Please remember that the idea is to make it look like someone is home. We like to keep our residents informed so they remain vigilant. Residents with any questions and/or concerns or additional information on these specific incidents, please contact our Dispatch at 732-238-1000 or Lieutenant Edwin Yorek at 732-238-1000 ext 111.
 

Although the South River Police Department remains vigilant in preventing burglaries, we encourage our residents to help protect themselves by taking the following steps and precautions.

• Keep overgrowth and shrubbery pruned and trimmed around the perimeter of your residence.
• Install a home alarm system.
• Install video doorbells and security cameras and ensure they are functioning.
• Remove climbing aids such as ladders and trash bins from around your property.
• Change the combination to your safes and bolt them to the floor.
• Keep high-value items in a safe deposit box or bank.
• Photograph and itemize jewelry and valuable items.
• Illuminate all entry points and exterior sides of your home and business.
• Consider installing motion activated lighting.
• Keep your vehicle and glovebox locked while parked.
• Lock all windows and doors before leaving home and before going to sleep.
• Be aware of any cars in your neighborhood that aren’t normal.
• Be careful in using social media when travelling and avoid posting information about valuables or schedules.
• Work with your neighbors to look out for each other.

If you are the victim of a burglary or attempted burglary, please call 9-1-1 immediately and refrain from disturbing anything at the crime scene.

Residents are encouraged to immediately call 732-238-1000 (or 9-1-1 if there is an emergency) to report suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity in your neighborhood. Take note of any descriptions of the individual(s) and vehicle(s) and be prepared to give them to the dispatcher when calling.