MORRIS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
49 Woodland Avenue, Convent Station, NJ 07961
Phone (973) 539-0777 Fax (973) 326-7485
NEWS RELEASE
Date: March 26, 2012
Prepared by: Capt. Rich Ferrone
Contact Number: 973-326-7482
CRIME ALERT
The Morris Township Police Department is currently investigating a residential burglary, which took place over the past weekend, in the James St. area. The residence was unoccupied at the time with force used to make entry through the front doors. The burglary was believed to have occurred sometime after dusk.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods IMMEDIATELY to the police. This includes both vehicles and people who look out of place. We also ask residents to take proactive steps to make their homes appear occupied. These steps include making sure garbage cans, newspapers, and mail have been taken in; interior and exterior lights are set to come on at dusk and having your homes watched by a neighbor or near by friend/family member if your home is unoccupied for a long period of time. Additional crime prevention tips can be located at www.crimepreventiontips.org
If your Neighborhood Watch program in not active in your area, think about becoming involved. The Police department is eager to come out and meet with local Neighborhood Watch groups to discuss crime prevention. This can be arranged by contacting our Crime Prevention Unit at
973-326-7450.
