Rumson Police: Car Thieves are Back

It has happened before and it’s happening again. Car theft in Rumson is on the rise. And most of the thefts involve unlocked cars with key fobs left inside.

Police have repeatedly advised residents to be cognizant about safeguarding their property with a couple of simple measures. They’re doing that again with a message on Facebook.

Here it is …

Car thieves are back in Rumson!! Unlocked cars, with key fobs left in them, are the leading cause of reported car thefts in town.
Please follow these three simple steps to prevent your car from being stolen.
These easy steps will stop these dangerous career car thieves from jeopardizing the safety of everyone who lives in, works in, and visits Rumson.

The steps, cited in a poster, are: Hide your things. Lock your car. Take your keys.