LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department has put out a public safety alert to its residents as multiple car thefts have occurred recently in the area.
Police said two thefts happened this week with both incidents involving the victims leaving their cars running and unattended in parking lots.
In the past several months, numerous car thefts have taken place in the Atlantic County/Southern Ocean County area and LEH police believe these two recent incidents are related.
During the summer and into September, many cars were stolen in the area due to cars being unlocked with key fobs left inside. In September, several thefts took place in Stafford Township and as a result the Stafford Township Police Department took action implementing their “9 p.m. Routine.”
Police are asking residents to take precautions to protect your car and personal possessions. Here are some tips police encourage drivers to take:
- Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving.
- When parked, never leave your keys in the car. Close all the windows and the sunroof.
- Never leave your car running and unattended.
- Avoid leaving valuables inside your vehicle where passersby can see them.
- Look around. Be aware of your surroundings, especially in garages, parking lots and gas stations.
- If confronted by a carjacker, do not resist. Cars can be replaced; you can’t!
For more information on how to prevent car thefts, visit nhtsa.gov/road-safety/vehicle-theft-prevention?fbclid.
