Police Investigate Ten Vehicle Break-ins

Ten vehicles in seven different locations were broken into or damaged between 3 and 6 a.m. on April 27, announced Det. Sgt. Gerard Quinn of the Cranford Police Department in a press statement. Overall the unknown perpetrator took at least two credit cards, designer sunglasses, an iPod and a valet key.

The individual or individuals entered the vehicles by using a tool to damage and compromise the exterior door lock, Quinn said. The specific device used to crank open the locks is not yet known and police are still investigating.

Actors targeted newer models of high-end vehicles: A Bentley, Range Rover, two Audis, Lincoln, Mercedes, two BMW models and an Infiniti.  

The cars were burglarized on Orange Avenue, in municipal lot 7 on Miln Street, Claremont Avenue, Wadsworth Terrace, West Holly Street, North Avenue and North Union Avenue.

Police are asking that anyone with information regarding the break-ins contact Det. Ryan Greco at 908-709-7339 or Det. Robert Montague at 908-709-7344.