Unlocked Vehicle Entered On Holmdel Road In Hazlet, PD Warns

HAZLET, NJ - Hazlet police are warning residents to lock their vehicles following a July 5 incident of a subject entering an unlocked car - and attempting to enter at least one other vehicle - on a Holmdel Road driveway.

At around 4:30 a.m. on July 5, a hooded subject was caught on a Ring camera entering a four-door sedan. The subject also attempted to enter an SUV on the same property, but was unsuccessful in doing so.

Click here to watch the full surveillance video.

“Luckily this resident was wise enough to take their keys inside and avoided becoming a victim of vehicle theft,” the Hazlet Township Police Department wrote in a statement. “This entire crime happened within 30 seconds. Don't be an easy target, we strongly urge all residents to LOCK YOUR CARS and TAKE YOUR KEYS anytime you leave your vehicle parked anywhere. Also take note of the vehicles sitting in the roadway waiting for the subject to return.”

Ptl. Kevin Quinn is currently investigating this incident. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact (732) 264-0763 ext. 2543 or email Kquinn@hazletpd.org.