NUTLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT BLOTTER - SEPT 17, 2016 THROUGH SEPT 23, 2016

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f there is a utility pole near your home and the light is out please call PSEG or Police Headquarters and provide the tag number of pole and address of closest home. Well-lit streets help reduce crime.

LOCK YOUR DOOR CAMPAIGN

Chief Strumolo continues to warn residents to SECURE and LOCK their vehicles. Unlocked vehicles have contributed to many thefts over the past several months, all of which could have been prevented if doors were locked, the latest incident was a crime spree consisting of five vehicles along Grant, Burnet and Durant that were entered the early morning of September 22. ARREST MADE

Also never leave valuables in car where they can be observed.

Chief Strumolo advises residents that if they observe that their vehicle had been entered, NOT to touch anything and call police. He stated that it is important that the vehicle remain undisturbed for investigators, no matter how little was disturbed or stolen. Evidence left by actor may lead to prosecution for their vehicle and many others burglarized in recent weeks.

Additionally, if a credit card, cell phone, laptop, I pad etc. is stolen. DO NOT turn service off until directed to do so. Calls placed, and tracking devices can help with investigation. Any charges placed on a credit card, can assist law enforcement with identifying actor at the place the attempt was made. Typically charge cards can be flagged, and owner will not responsible for charges after a police report has been filed.

FRAUDS although there are many scam artists trying to take advantage of trustworthy residents, there is no way to stop them from calling, e mailing, or attempting to access personal info, however we can STOP providing them personal information, hang up the phone, block their numbers, and not reply to their requests. And most importantly we have the power to NOT send any money to anyone without confirming recipient’s identity.

There is a phone call scam from PSE&G that has been circulating throughout the residents this past week. Please be advised that the caller may have your PSE&G account number, but it is not common place for PSE&G to ask you to send payment via “Money Gram” or your service will be shut off within 30 minutes. It is always good practice to contact PSE&G direct to check on your account if you are concerned about your service.

A common scam, in which a scam artist posing as a buyer sends more than the item listed and requests a refund of balance. It is usually too late once the counterfeit money order or check is discovered.

This week the Nutley Police Department experienced an increase in phone scams, in which scammers pretend to be from the IRS stating the resident owes money. Please note DO NOT PROVIDE PERSONAL INFORMATION OR SEND MONEY.

Also IRS rarely calls to advise you owe them money, or threaten an action has been filed!

Also a common scam is when the caller pretends to be a family member, then immediately another person gets on the phone and says that this family member is need of money.

Anyone that has a home surveillance system, please send your contact information and system location to DetectiveBureau@NutleyPD.com attention Det. Sgt. Montanari should a crime be committed near your location Detectives may contact you to review for potential identifiers.

He also said Nutley Police do not endorse the below company however a number of residents have purchased new doorbells that record actors, proving to be a valuable investigative tool for law enforcement, for around 200.00. The below doorbell can be purchased on line, at RING.COM the manufacturer of this device offered residents a 25.00 discount if promotional code 7npd07110 is used.

hief Strumolo requests anyone with information regarding criminal activity

Can Text CRIMES and start your anonymous message with NPDTIP

Save time report non-emergent incidents on line

Go to www.nutleynj.org and find the icon for Residents (top of site) click, look under Public Safety and click on Report a Crime. Follow step by step instructions through the process. This is for non-emergent incidents.

Anyone that has knowledge of criminal activity or information should contact Nutley Police 973-284-4940 or use the new anonymous Tip Hot line by texting info to “CRIMES” (274637) starting text message with “NPDTIP” then continue with your confidential information or log into Tipsoft.com

Example after texting 274637 or CRIMES start your message. NPDTIP then your message….