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Westfield attempts burglary linked to recent vehicle thefts
Westfield attempts burglary linked to recent vehicle thefts
Westfield, NJ A reported attempted burglary occurred early Sunday morning on Westfield Avenue. Suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence through first-floor windows around 4:05 AM but did not gain entry.
The suspects fled south on Westfield Avenue in a black BMW X5 with New York license plates. An officer on patrol observed the vehicle shortly after the attempted break-in traveling rapidly near Summit Avenue and Clifton Street.
The incident is part of a troubling trend in the area, following two vehicle burglaries reported last Monday on the north side. Both incidents involved high-end vehicles parked in driveways, which were likely left unlocked and suffered no forced entry damage.
The Westfield Police Department has increased patrols in residential neighborhoods overnight and urges residents to secure their homes and vehicles. Suspicious activities should be reported immediately to 911.
Vehicle theft remains a significant issue statewide, with 11,140 vehicles reported stolen. Union County alone saw nineteen vehicles stolen last week.
Vehicle Theft Reported on Joseph Lane
Vehicle Theft Reported on Joseph Lane
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft at a residence on Joseph Lane. The incident occurred at 6:52 a.m. according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department.
The victim, a 51-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre, reported that her silver 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was stolen overnight. The car was taken unlawfully from the driveway of her residence.
The vehicle is registered in Pennsylvania with the license plate number GYM-2578. The investigation into the theft is currently ongoing.
Motor Vehicle Theft Reported in Wilkes-Barre
Motor Vehicle Theft Reported in Wilkes-Barre
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – A theft from a motor vehicle occurred on Chester Street. The incident happened on Monday at 11:00 AM.
A 61-year-old female resident of Wilkes-Barre reported the theft. She informed the authorities at City Headquarters about the incident.
According to her report, an unknown suspect entered her vehicle overnight. Several items were taken while the vehicle was parked near her residence.
The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has registered the case under IRC number 240254646. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Motor Vehicle Theft Reported on South Franklin Street
Motor Vehicle Theft Reported on South Franklin Street
**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Authorities responded to a theft involving a motor vehicle on South Franklin Street on November 20, 7:20 a.m.
A 37-year-old male from Philadelphia reported that his 2021 red Hyundai Tucson had been removed from the 500 block of South Franklin Street.
The vehicle bore Pennsylvania registration MJW-7266.
Officers were called to the scene following the victim’s report concerning the theft.
Multiple Vehicle Thefts Reported in Maplewood
Multiple Vehicle Thefts Reported in Maplewood
**Maplewood, NJ -** Police officers were dispatched to a Union Avenue residence to investigate a reported motor vehicle theft. The incident occurred on November 3 and involved a 2021 Kia Sorento that was left overnight in a driveway with the keys inside. The owner reported the vehicle was stolen by an unknown suspect who fled in an unspecified direction.
On Tuesday, Maplewood Police also responded to another motor vehicle theft report on Newark Way. This incident involved a 2018 Kia Soul, which was parked in a lot before being stolen. The suspect’s identity and direction of escape remain unknown.
That same day, officers attended a similar report of a vehicle theft at a Hilton Avenue residence. Details of this incident have not been fully disclosed. The Maplewood Police Department continues to investigate these incidents.
Further information can be found on the Maplewood Police Department website. The community is urged to share any helpful information regarding these thefts.
Wall Township Resident Pleads Guilty to Motor Vehicle Theft
Wall Township Resident Pleads Guilty to Motor Vehicle Theft
**Toms River, NJ** – Jaquel Accoo, 29, from Wall Township, pled guilty to motor vehicle theft and witness tampering. This plea was made in the presence of Judge David M. Fritch, J.S.C., in relation to an incident in Toms River in October 2023. At his sentencing on January 3, 2025, the state will recommend a five-year prison term for each charge to run concurrently in New Jersey State Prison.
An individual reported his motor vehicle stolen on October 14, 2023, at the Toms River Township Police Headquarters. The investigation revealed that Accoo had not returned the borrowed vehicle and had sold it to an individual in Georgia. This led to a theft charge being filed against Accoo on November 22, 2023.
A warrant was issued for Accoo’s arrest, and he was placed in the National Crime Information Center database. The New York/New Jersey United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, apprehended Accoo in Red Bank on January 22, 2024. He was released under New Jersey Bail Reform after being
