JACKSON: In response to recent motor vehicle burglaries in Jackson and surrounding communities, the Jackson Police Department is again reminding residents to remove valuables and lock their vehicles when they are parked. Do not leave valuable electronics, large sums of cash, wallets containing credit cards and personal information and most importantly, key fobs, in vehicles when parked. It only takes moments for thieves to take advantage of the opportunity of an unlocked vehicle to steal your belongings.

Some recent incidents:

December 3rd:

  • At 3:17 pm, officers responded to the Pine Barrens Golf Club on South Hope Chapel Road for a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle parked in the parking lot. The victim advised that his unlocked 2017 Chevy was entered by unknown suspect(s) and cash in excess of $200.00 and multiple credit and debit cards were stolen.
  • At 11:55 pm, officers responded to a residence located on Wilson Boulevard on the report that a 2017 Ford Expedition was stolen from the residence. While enroute to the location, officers located the vehicle being reported as stolen parked in a wooded area on Don Connor Boulevard and it appeared that the inside had been ransacked. Further investigation at the victim’s residence revealed that a 2018 Jeep and 2018 Honda had also been entered by unknown suspect(s). All 3 vehicles were reported to have been parked with the keys left in the vehicles.

December 4th:

  • At 9:11 am, officers responded to a residence located on Harding Court on the report of a burglary to a motor vehicle. The victim reported that unknown suspect(s) had entered his unlocked 2020 GMC and went through the center console and glovebox. Nothing was reported stolen at this time.
  • At 9:55 am, officers responded to a residence located on Adams Way on the report of a burglary to a motor vehicle. The victim reported that unknown suspect(s) had entered his unlocked 2016 Ford and stole $20.00 in assorted change and paperwork for a credit card.
  • At 3:40 pm, a resident of Toms River responded to police headquarters to report a burglary to a motor vehicle which had taken place the previous day at the parking lot of the Pine Barrens Gold Club. The victim reported that unknown suspect(s) had entered his 2017 Honda which he thought he had locked, but sustained no forced entry damage. The victim’s wallet containing $200.00 cash which had been left in the vehicle was stolen and multiple credit cards in the wallet were used at several retail stores for combined purchases exceeding $6,800.00.
  • At 8:47 pm, officers responded to a residence located on Reagan Drive on the report of a burglary to a motor vehicle. The victim reported that unknown suspect(s) had entered a 2014 Toyota through an unlocked passenger door and went through the vehicle. Nothing was reported stolen at this time.

December 5th:

  • At 3:43 pm, officers responded to a residence located on Adams Way on the report of a burglary to a motor vehicle. The victim reported that unknown suspect(s) had entered a 2018 BMW and went through the contents of the vehicle. The victim could not recall if the vehicle had been secured since the last time it was used but it did not sustain any forced entry damage. Nothing was reported stolen at this time.

In addition to motor vehicle burglaries, Jackson along with surrounding areas has also experienced several thefts where catalytic converters have been cut off of parked vehicles. We ask that anyone observing any suspicious activity please contact police headquarters at 732-928-1111 so officers can respond to investigate.

Captain Steve Laskiewicz #211
Investigative Services Division Commander
Public Information Officer
Jackson Police Department
December 6, 2021