Town Watch News 15 September 2007

2007.09.15

We received the following report from Sgt. Bill Lee to the Town Watch groups in Washington Township. Emphasis on selected keywords has been added. -MAB

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone is well. The fall is coming and many tend to leave their screens down on the windows at home. The cool breeze is nice but you are offering an opportunity for a burglar. When your home is unoccupied or you are on the 2nd level when sleeping, please secure the windows. Many of the burglaries below have occurred this way. Also, weekends specifically Fridays and Saturdays will be the busy nights for us in the neighborhoods. Please do not hesitate to call police for suspicious persons or groups in your community. Our Bike Patrol will will be in operation throughout November. The officers are assigned throughout the week will conduct proactive patrol at the high school football games, special events at Washington Lake Park and Mischief/Halloween Night. I prepared a crime brief for the TownWatch Community. Please disseminate to other concerned citizens in our community.

WTPD /Town Watch Crime Brief for 8/31/07-9/13/07

Strong arm Robbery

• Wawa - Altair Drive - victim punched in face by male and stole $1400 in cash

Burglary

• 151 Fries Mill Rd - suspect arrested
• York Ct - screen cut while victim asleep
• 2 Dana Drive
• Ridge Ct
• Millstone Dr
• Delsea Dr
• Milburn Dr

Theft from Motor Vehicle

• SH#42 - laptop
• Regulus Dr - Motor Vehicle
• Penn Dr - Stereo
• Drake Terrace - wallet

Criminal Mischief

• CR#654 - window broke
• SH#42 - vehicle spray painted
• Thies Rd - graffiti on vinyl fence
• Wash Way Apts - vehicle tires slashed
• Altir Dr, Charles Ln, Twin Ponds Dr - mailboxes
• Rainbow Dr - gold paint balls

Other Thefts

• Construction Site - Egg Harbor Rd - tools taken and copper piping

There has been several shoplifting, warrant, and DWI arrests occurred during this time. Many other incidents have occurred but don't effect your community or are confidential.If anyone has any information pertaining to criminal activity please call #589-8594 or email at [mailto:blee@twp.washington.nj.us] and your identity will be protected. Also, I want to thank the residents of Washington Way Apts, Hillcrest Estates, The Clusters, and Liberty Forge for having me be present at your recent and upcoming meetings.

Thanks,
Sgt. Bill Lee

Washington Township Police Department
Community Response Unit
Phone#589-8594