SEA GIRT – Police are urging residents to be vigilant after two motor vehicle burglaries and home burglaries that occurred on the night of December 21-22.
The incidents occurred at Washington Boulevard and Crescent Parkway, police said. They are being investigated by the State Police Detective Bureau, along with the New Jersey State Police Auto Theft Task Force, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Wall Township Police Department.
Police are asking residents to view CCTV footage from 10pm on December 21 to 5am on December 22 in the city. If you find suspicious images, please share them with police by emailing zsherman@seagirtpd.com.
Police are calling on residents to lock their cars and not leave keys inside. Do not leave valuables visible in your vehicle. Park your car in the garage if possible.
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This sign greets you as you enter Sea Girt on Washington Boulevard, shown on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
Make sure all doors and windows are closed before leaving your home or going to bed. Set your alarm system every night if you have one.
Anyone with more information about the burglaries is asked to contact Detective First Class Zachary Sherman at zsherman@seagirtpd.net, or 732-449-7300, ext. 445.
Jean Mikle covers Toms River and several other cities in Ocean County, and has been writing about local government and politics for years. She is also passionate about Shore’s legendary music scene. Contact her: @jeanmikle, jmikle@gannettnj.com.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Sea Girt police investigate car and home burglaries
