Jackson: The Jackson Police Department is again reminding residents to remove valuables from their vehicles, including key fobs, and lock them when parked. Do not give a thief an easy opportunity to make you a crime victim.

The following incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Monday August 2, 2021 and officers are following up with investigations. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact headquarters at 732-928-1111 and also to report suspicious activity.

  • A resident of Rodeo Drive reported that suspects entered an unlocked Audi parked at the resident and stole iPods, bottles of cologne and a wallet containing cash, credit cards and identification.
  • A resident of Olivia Way reported that suspects entered an unlocked Infiniti parked in the driveway and stole property valued in excess of $600.00. The property included an iPhone, tote bags, headphone and compact discs.
  • A resident of Olivia Way reported that suspects entered a Mercedes and Ford work van which were both parked in the driveway unlocked. An iPhone valued at $700.00 was reported stolen in this incident.
  • A resident of Rodeo Drive reported that suspects entered a GMC and Cadillac which were parked at the location, both apparently unlocked as no damage was noted. Prescription sunglasses valued at $500.00 were reported stolen.
  • A resident of Olivia Way reported that a Ford which was parked unlocked at the residences was entered by unknown suspects. The glove box was open and someone had gone through the contents of the vehicle but nothing was reported stolen at this time.
  • A resident of Carlson Court reported that suspects entered a Honda parked at the residence and stole property valued in excess of $500.00. The stolen property included a headset, purse and prescription sunglasses.
  • A resident of Larisa Lane reported suspects stole a small mattress and 12 foot extension ladder valued at $400.00 from his parked vehicle.
  • A resident of Jenny Lane reported that suspects entered an unlocked Lexus which had been parked in the driveway and stole a purse, the vehicle’s key fob which had been left inside the vehicle, cash and a debit card. The debit card was later used by a suspect at a store in Neptune to purchase various gift cards.
  • Residents of Symphony Court reported suspects entered 2 BMWs which were parked unlocked in the driveway and stole property valued in excess of $600.00. The property include air pods and Prada sunglasses.
  • A resident of Jenny Lane reported suspects entered a Toyota parked at the residence and rummaged through the vehicle. It did not appear that anything had been stolen.

Images from security systems provided by some of the residents show that the suspects appeared to be male and were wearing black and gray hooded sweatshirts with masks over their faces. No other identifying characteristics were noted.

Please remove valuables and lock your parked vehicles. Contact police headquarters at 732-928-1111 to report suspicious activity.

Captain Steve Laskiewicz #211
Investigative Services Division Commander
Jackson Police Department
August 3, 2021