Press Release 10/12/2023 - 11/06/2023
CASE #23008056
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at approximately 5:00pm, a resident on Titus Road reported someone dressed as an Amazon delivery person removed a Fedex package from the porch and walked away. The package was dropped after the homeowner chased after the suspect who fled in a silver car. Sergeant Gramlich is the investigating officer.
CASE #23008058
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at approximately 6:29 pm, a loose dog was struck by a vehicle in the area of Bridge Street and North Union Street. The driver of the vehicle left the scene and the dog succumbed to its injuries. Sergeant Gramlich is investigating.
CASE #23008100
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, at approximately 12:18 pm, someone entered a business on Bridge Street and fraudulently purchased $3,412.00 of merchandise on a stolen credit card. Patrolman Lugo is investigating.
CASE #23008101
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, at approximately 1:11pm, a business on South Union Street reported having a gaming system stolen. Patrolman Lugo is investigating.
CASE #23008251
On Wednesday, November 01, 2023, at approximately 5:53am, a resident on South Franklin Street reported seeing 3 individuals wearing ski masks. Further investigation revealed the suspects removed the catalytic converter from the complainant’s vehicle, a Honda. The suspects fled the scene in a black 4 door sedan. Patrolman Bereheiko is investigating.
CASE #23008254
On Wednesday, November 01, 2023, at approximately 9:53am, a resident on George Street reported their catalytic converter stolen from their vehicle, a Volkswagon Jetta. After the resident started their vehicle, they realized it sounded unusually loud. Three suspects are believed to be involved and were operating a black 4 door sedan. DCpl Bast is investigating.
CASE #23008257
On Wednesday, November 01, 2023, at approximately 10:38am, a resident on South Franklin Street reported their catalytic converter stolen from their vehicle, a Volkswagon Jetta. After the vehicle was started, they realized it sounded unusually loud and discovered the catalytic converter was stolen. DCpl Bast is investigating
CASE #23008390
On Sunday, November 05, 2023, at approximately 4:52pm, a business on Bridge Street reported jewelry stolen. Two individuals are suspected in the shoplifting. Detective Albani is investigtating.
Below are tips regarding helping safeguard your vehicles from Catalytic Converter thefts:
- Park your vehicle inside your garage or in a secure side yard. If you have to park outside, leave on exterior lights or install motion detector lights.
- Check into installing an additional sensor to converters that set off the vehicle’s alarm when the thieves attempt to steal it.
- Ask your repair shop to tack weld the nut and bolt: it helps prevent most thieves from easily unbolting the assembly.
- Paint and/or engrave your converter with your VIN #. Marked converters make them less valuable to thieves.
**Residents are advised to call 911 if they see someone underneath a parked vehicle, especially late at night or other times when there are little to no other people around. If anyone has information concerning these thefts, please contact the Lambertville Police Department at 609-397-3132
ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
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