Police Probe Pine Brook Burglary

A burglary occurred in the area of Manchester Way and Leeds Avenue on Thursday evening and police are asking residents to call authorities immediately if they notice anything suspicious and to report any information that could lead to an arrest.

The burglary occurred between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, according to a Nixle alert sent Friday. No further information was immediately available.

Police can be reached by calling 973-257-4300. Authorities on Pellington Court that occurred on New Year's Eve.

The Friday alert included the following crime prevention tips from Police Chief Richard Cook:

1. Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in.
2. Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors.
3. Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a length of time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day.
4. Have adequate exterior lighting. A motion-sensitive light is recommended for backyards.