HTPD wants to alert residents to burglaries along Lee's Hill Rd area. Report suspicious cars, keep alarms on, see town website for info.

The Harding Township Police Department (HTPD) and the Harding Township Committee want to alert residents that a number of burglaries have recently occurred in Harding in the Lee’s Hill Road area. 

A burglary ring operating in Northern New Jersey is being sought by a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement task force, in which HTPD is participating. Break-ins have occurred near major highways such as I-287, I-78, and I-80. Break-ins have been reported in Morris Township, Bernards Township, as well as Harding. Many of the break-ins have occurred while residences were unoccupied. 

As well as participating in the joint task force, the HTPD wants to assure residents that we are responding appropriately and swiftly to address this situation, including providing additional patrols and closely coordinating with neighboring towns. 

We are asking residents to: 

· Lock your doors & windows, leave enough lights on to make your house look occupied, and activate your alarm when away from home 

· Report suspicious behavior to the HTPD, including cars driving suspiciously or with multiple men 

· Watch out for your neighbors 

· Call police if you are going away so that we can put your house on watch 

In the event of an emergency or to report suspicious persons or motor vehicles in your neighborhood, contact the police department day or night by dialing 911 or 973-455-0500 and press ‘0’ for the dispatcher. 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

Chief Kevin J. Gaffney 
Mayor Marshall Bartlett