Middletown Twsp. Police Dept. Release

PRESS RELEASE

MIDDLETOWN PD

Prepared by Det. Lt. Joseph C. Capriotti

The Middletown Township Police Department is urging residents to lock their car doors overnight and cautioning them about leaving valuables inside, especially as the holidays approach. The Police Dept. is investigating burglaries to at least 20-25 vehicles in the Belford section of the townsip occuring during the night over the past week.

The cars that have been entered were unlocked and items such as electronic devices, pocketbooks, wallets and money have been taken.

Several neighborhoods have been targeted in and around the Leonardville Road and Campbell’s Junction area and the Department will be stepping up evening and overnight patrols in the area.

Detective William Strohkirch is leading the investigation and anyone that may have information helpful in identifying those responsible is urged to call the Middletown Twp. Police Department at 732 615-2100.

Caption: A weird traffic shot I took last night on the Henry Hudson Parkway, not related to the release.