Thieves are apparently breaking into homes overnight -- not looking for cash or valuables, but rather, looking for key fobs to luxury cars parked in driveways.
This problem is not just limited to West Orange. Police say that nearby Livingston had six break-ins last week alone.Thieves are apparently breaking into homes overnight -- not looking for cash or valuables, but rather, looking for key fobs.Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox."Apparently, they went downstairs in the basement and grabbed the key fob," Davis said.
Police say it keeps happening. They have already investigated at least eight similar break-ins and thefts in the last few months. The suspect or suspects use garage door openers, find unlocked doors or windows -- and, in at least one case, forced their way in. Once they are inside the home, they look for keys or key fobs to pricey, high-end cars they can drive off in.