Burglary of Motor Vehicle Prevention Tips

Burglary of Motor Vehicle Prevention Tips
        

The first thing you can do to help: Don’t leave valuables in your car – particularly not in plain sight! Are your valuables VISIBLE? Don’t be the next car burglary victim!

 

The last thing you want is to find your vehicle’s window broken or items missing. We suggest taking these simple but important steps to maintain your car’s safety:

Don’t leave valuables in your car. That sounds like “common sense”, but drivers/passengers do leave items of value in plain view every day. If you leave valuable items visible in your car, your car is automatically a target.

 

If you must leave valuable items in your car while out and about, place items out of sight before reaching your destination or move them inconspicuously. This includes packages, backpacks, gym bags, GPS units, MP3 players, and so forth. Someone may be watching when you put items under a seat or throw something over them. An opportunistic thief is on the lookout for trunk-packing, and can break into your car the minute you’re out of sight.

What Items are Most Commonly Stolen from Vehicles?

• Backpacks, gym bags, briefcases, day-planners
• Cash/coins, checkbooks and credit/debit cards
• Wallets and purses (even when hidden under a seat or in an unlocked glove compartment)
• Laptop computers
• iPods and MP3 players  (and docking stations)
• Cell phones (and chargers)
• Portable GPS navigation systems
• Stereo/CD players (and faceplates), amps, speakers (even when bolted down!)
• Jewelry, keys, mail (identity theft)
• tools

Anything of obvious value. LOCK! TAKE! HIDE!

If you can’t take them with you, at least lock the items in your glove compartment (if capable of locking) or your trunk (if you have one). Leave no trace. Don’t leave any “sign” that there might be valuables “out of sight” in your vehicle, such as docking stations or connector cables. Leave nothing in “plain sight” that might make your vehicle worth “investigating” by a thief; not even loose coins or a CD.

• Try to park in busy, well-lighted areas.
• Lock ALL your vehicle’s doors even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time.
• Set any alarm or anti-theft device.

Don’t think your dark tinted windows will hide your valuables. Thieves often use flashlights to see through tint. Locking your car and setting your alarm is just part of the solution. Even if locked and alarmed, if you leave valuables (or the hint of valuables) in plain sight, a thief may target your car, even knowing it’s locked and alarmed. But, without a clear prize in sight, a locked/alarmed car will likely be bypassed for an easier “target of opportunity”.

What to do if something is stolen out of your car As soon as you notice something’s stolen (or that your car has been broken into) call 856-461-4444 to report the incident or 911 in emergency.

• Report Suspicious activity If you see suspicious activity, report it to Delran Police Department 856-461-4444.
• Don’t hesitate to call Delran Police Department to report ANY suspicious activities, persons or vehicles.

Delran Police Department  officers cannot be everywhere, and we count on good people to be our “eyes and ears” and report suspicious activities as they are occurring. Do your part by taking preventive action and spreading the word. You can make a difference.

When dropping off the kids at day care or picking up that cup of coffee please lock your doors and take your keys. REMEMBER…. LOCK, TAKE, HIDE.

Delran Police Activity Dec. 23, 2016 - Jan. 12, 2017

ARREST: On December 23, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Alejandro Vazquez, of Camden for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Vazquez had an active warrant out of Westville and his license was suspended.  Mr. Vazquez was processed on the warrant, issued several motor vehicle summons and he was released pending court.

ARREST: On December 27, 2016 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by, Brianna McFadden, of California for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. McFadden had an active warrant out of Riverton and her license was suspended.  Ms. McFadden was processed on the warrant, issued several motor vehicle summons and she was released pending court.

ARREST: On December 28, 2016 a Delran Officer came in contact with Christopher Brown of Williamstown.  It was later learned that Mr. Brown had an outstanding warrant out of The Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department.  Mr. Brown was placed under arrest, processed on the warrant and he was transported to Burlington County Jail.

ARREST: On January 3, 2017 a Delran Officer came in contact with Erica Bollinger of Delran.  It was later learned that Ms. Bollinger was wanted out of California.  Ms. Bollinger was placed under arrest, processed on the warrant and she was transported to Burlington County Jail.

On January 3, 2017 a vehicle was broken into in the parking lot of Giant Fitness, The vehicle's window was smashed and a women's purse was stolen off of the front seat of the vehicle. 

ARREST: On January 3, 2017 a Delran Officer came in contact with Chase Spadaccino of Burlington.  It was later learned that Mr. Spadaccino had an outstanding warrant out of Mt. Laurel.  Mr. Spadaccino was placed under arrest, processed on the warrant and he was released after posting bail.

ARREST: On January 5, 2017 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by, Audrey Hayes, of Riverside for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. Hayes had an active warrant out of Cinnaminson and her license was suspended.  Ms. Hayes was placed under arrest, processed on the warrant, issued several motor vehicle summons and she was turned over to Cinnaminson Police.

ARREST: On January 5, 2017 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Joseph Dunlap of Riverside for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Dunlap had an active warrant out of Cinnaminson and his license was suspended.  Mr. Dunlap was processed on the warrant, issued several motor vehicle summons and he was released after posting bail.

DWI ARREST: On January 6, 2017 Delran Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident.  The driver of one of the vehicles was identified as Patrick J. Kollasch of Delanco.  It was later learned that Mr. Kollash was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Mr. Kollash was taken into custody, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and he was released pending his court appearance. 

ARREST: On January 8, 2017 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Jammi Q Harris of Willingboro for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Mr. Harris had an active warrant out of Camden and his license was suspended.  Mr. Harris was processed on the warrant, issued several motor vehicle summons and he was released.

DRUG ARREST: On January 10, 2017 a Delran Police Officer came in contact with Michael McCarty of Florence.  It was later learned that Mr. McCarty was in possession of Marijuana and drug paraphilia.  Mr. McCarty was charged with possession of Marijuana, possession of drug paraphilia and he was released pending his court appearance.

ARREST: On January 12, 2017 a Delran Police Officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle driven by Tyseha Day of Trenton for a motor vehicle violation.  It was later learned that Ms. Day had 3 active warrant out of West Windsor and her license was suspended.  Ms. Day was processed on the warrants, issued several motor vehicle summons and she was turned over to West Windsor.

ARREST: On January 12, 2017 a Delran Officer came in contact with James Raines of Delran.  It was later learned that Mr. Raines had active warrants out of the Monmouth and Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.  Mr. Raines was placed under arrest, processed on the warrant and he was lodged into Burlington County Jail.

Please remember to lock your vehicle doors overnight, we are still getting reports of unlocked vehicles entered!

 

 ***NOTE*** All persons listed on the Delran Police Department Facebook page are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

National Law Enforcement Day!

In recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, CareOne at Moorestown, invited local law enforcement agencies to stop by during the day to provide hot coffee and a meal to the officers who are working protecting and serving our communities.

The Delran Police would like to thank CareOne and its staff for their generosity and continued support of law enforcement.

Suspect arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries

On Thursday January 5, 2017 at 5:12AM Delran Police were dispatched to the Waters Edge Development for a suspicious person standing in a resident’s driveway.  The suspicious person was identified as Ali R. Washington 23 year old male from Sandal Lane, Willingboro NJ.  Further investigation revealed that Mr. Washington was in possession of stolen property from car burglaries that occurred in Mt. Laurel Township earlier this morning. Mr. Washington was charged with receiving stolen property and theft of an access control device. Mr. Washington was turned over to Mt. Laurel Police.