Suspect uses garage door opener to steal car from New Jersey home: police
HADDONFIELD, N.J. - Haddonfield police are investigating a stolen vehicle incident in which a suspect entered a home’s garage and took keys while the residents were inside.
What we know:
The Haddonfield Police Department’s detective bureau is investigating a stolen motor vehicle reported on West End Avenue.
According to police, the suspect entered an unlocked vehicle and either pressed a garage door opener or the garage door had already been left open. Investigators say the suspect then entered the residence, located the vehicle keys inside the kitchen, and left the area with the vehicle.
Police say the homeowners were home at the time but did not have any interaction with the suspect and were unaware the vehicle had been taken.
What we don't know:
Police have not released a description of the suspect or the stolen vehicle. It is also unclear exactly how the suspect gained access to the garage.
What you can do:
Anyone with information related to the theft is asked to call the Haddonfield Police Department at 856-429-3000 or email detectives@haddonfield-nj.gov. Police are reminding residents to lock their vehicles, remove keys, and take valuables.
The Source: This article was written using information from the Haddonfield Police Department.