SPD Investigating Pair of Daytime Burglaries

Police went door-to-door earlier this week to inform Fay Place neighbors of a home burglary near daylight hours on Monday. This was the second such incident in two days in Summit, with over $90,000 in stolen items reported. Police are seeking the public’s help with the investigation.

The first of the two burglaries according to reports occurred on Prospect Street on Saturday, Feb. 25th, between 2:30p.m.  and 7p.m. Foreign currency, three sterling silver candle holders, an undisclosed amount of jewelry and two Ipods were among the items allegedly removed from the home.  “Items reported stolen total approximately $83,670,” said a report.

A city-wide alert this week came on the heels of the second reported incident on Monday, just two miles from the weekend burglary. Sometime between 3:30p.m. and 9:30 p.m., according to police, a Fay Place residence was broken into. “Reported missing were jewelry totaling between $12,000 - $15,000 and a Panasonic  LED flat screen TV,” according to the report.

Residents were not home at the time of the burglaries, said police.

The public’s help is requested in and anyone who saw something suspicious in those areas are asked to contact the Summit Police Detective Bureau at 908-277-9473.

Police Chief Robert Weck, who is also working on solidifying a Neighborhood Watch program since taking control of the police department this reminded residents to secure not only their homes, but also their vehicles.

In a continuing effort to deter burglaries to parked motor vehicles, we are reminding residents to please LOCK your car doors and do not leave vehicles running unattended. In addition, please secure GPS units and other electronic devices in your home.

 Thank you in advance for your assistance. 

Residents can reach out to Police Chief Weck by calling 908-273-0051.