WESTFIELD, N.J. — Two luxury vehicles were stolen early Thursday morning following a break-in at a home on East Dudley Avenue, the Westfield Police Department reported. The incident occurred around 2:46 a.m. after police received a report from an alarm company and a subsequent 911 call from the homeowner.
Police determined that three individuals forced entry into the residence through a front window. The suspects, all wearing hoods and masks, located keys to two vehicles—a 2024 BMW X7 and a 2022 Porsche Macan—in the kitchen. Both vehicles were stolen from the driveway, and the suspects fled the scene through the front door.
Responding officers noted the front door was left open, and it appeared the vehicles were the intended targets of the burglary. No injuries were reported.
Vehicle theft remains a significant issue in New Jersey, with 10,850 cars reported stolen statewide this year. Union County has seen 29 vehicles stolen in the past week, despite a slight 2% decrease in thefts compared to last year.
Prior to this incident, Westfield had reported only three vehicle thefts this year. Local authorities continue efforts to address the rise in auto thefts.
