West Long Branch Police Report Car Burglaries in Turtle Mews

Several car burglaries were reported in Turtle Mews condominium complex in West Long Branch Wednesday morning.

The West Long Branch Police said officers are taking reports and the detective bureau have been notified is beginning investigations into the incidents.

The police, as always, are warning residents to lock their cars and keep valuables out of sight.

Police say the most common targets of car burglaries are loose change, GPS units, laptop or tablet computers, cell phones or handbags.

"Always take your laptop, cell phone and handbag with you when you leave your car parked and unattended, even in your driveway or the parking lot outside your residence," the West Long Branch Police stated on the department's Facebook page. "Leaving a handbag or wallet in your car that contains your personal ID and credit cards only makes identity theft easier for the thief."

The police also encourage residents to use their camera or phone to take digital photos of suspicious people and vehicles and send them to the department. They also ask residents to not post any photos on the Facebook page.