20 Vehicles Broken Into Overnight Thursday

Plumber February 4, 2012 at 12:34 pm

Jennifer's RIGHT!

suz February 4, 2012 at 12:36 pm

I agree...why is it the victim's fault? Ye, perhaps you should remember to lock your car, but these trolls are wrong thinking they can steal! Some people just may simply forget because they just are not used to being robbed in their own homes. I hope they catch these idiots. Oh, I am sure they will...you can only hide for so long before you get caught!

KDB February 4, 2012 at 12:37 pm

You are absolutely right. A victim should never be called an idiot, by the way. The point is that this a become a horrible epidemic in our town. I think more neighborhood watches may be helpful.

Richard J. Thomas February 4, 2012 at 01:04 pm

Scum, too lazy to earn money so just steal it.

Patrick Engroff February 4, 2012 at 01:34 pm

This economy has brought out the worst in people. Broke people are going to extreme measures to obtain money. Neighborhood watches should be put in place! Patents should know the whereabouts of their teens. Maybe a curfew for 17 and under after a certain time. Then, the burden on police would be lighter. We citizens need to step up.

Barnegat Ray February 4, 2012 at 02:22 pm

When CBs became popular in the 70's, some towns up north had neighborhood patrols...tipping off cops to mischief...chasing down thugs with a flashlight is dangerous, better to alert police at first sighting..."crime in progress".

marcy February 4, 2012 at 02:33 pm

I have to wonder what kind of homes they come from!! Obviously no values of respect of others or even themselves. Just despicable.

Carroll Baszkowski February 4, 2012 at 03:09 pm

It is more likely the perpatrators are not desperate people suffering from the economy, but most likely teens or young adults who are resorting to criminal behavior to support a drug addiction. The fact that there may be two individuals involved further indicates as much.

Project Bluebeam February 4, 2012 at 03:17 pm

Dumbed-down children of the entitlement society.

Not Afraid to Rant February 4, 2012 at 03:34 pm

Well said Jennifer and KDB!
Maybe we shouldn't have pieces of dirt around here stealing peoples stuff!!!

Rachel Tomasi February 4, 2012 at 03:36 pm

Or not even druggies perhaps just greedy. I lectured my ex endlessly about not locking his car since I met him and especially since I've started reading the patch which by the way if u dont u may not be aware of the thefts and know to lock your car. While I always have as do my parents many people were raised not bothering particularly on their own property. Anyway my ex finally listened and was rewarded by a smashed to bits window and another door being attempted to pry open. I have Gauchers Disease so tho I'm prepared to defend myself I wasn't about to chase the thief but one day someone will catch these dudes in the act who isn't quite so breakable and with all the neighborhood watches forming that day is coming. Also I called 911 immediately and they were able to follow foot tracks as it had snowed a bit and say they had parked at bottom of street and then walked down the block so whoever it was drives around and isn't just a teen on foot.

Not Afraid to Rant February 4, 2012 at 03:37 pm

Where are the parents? Why are 17 year olds out!. Yes i know they are boys and 17 but what happened to just hanging out with girls. Why go stealing.

Michael Anthony Pasquale III February 4, 2012 at 03:39 pm

Any punk tries to break into my house or car, they're gonna get a beating.

1stcav February 4, 2012 at 03:42 pm

More like a kid who NEVER left or came back to live with Mom & Dad...and they are tired of GIVING him money and have cut him off.....so they do what they have to ..short of finding work ( hiring is a problem ) by picking up leaves for hire, cleaning gutters. Power washing the north side of homes where mold builds up or washing garbage cans !!!! Buy a stencil set and charge a couple of bucks to put home owners house numbers on there curb for there safety....Do something but stealing from your neighbors and friends....

Marres February 4, 2012 at 05:29 pm

Theft of petty cash and ipods in cars is not a new occurance. We have been here in North TR since 2007. My husband is a FR local, I am fr up north. I recall the first week I was here having my car turned upside down. Not much was taken just $ from my change compartment. I mistakenly left my car door open. Definitely not something I would ever do. I am conditioned to lock everything up. Funny point is the attractive part of my neighborhood was that it was safe. I made a point of saying that this NEVER happened when I lived in NY. My hubby said it was just kids looking for beer money. So with that said I don't think this scam is due to the economy

Madison February 4, 2012 at 06:12 pm

drugs!! These thugs will stop at nothing to get their daily fix. As the Police Chief said on Thursday night, we will be seeing a surge of more violent crimes. This is due to the fact that there is now a nation-wide registry for any prescription class 1 drug written by physicians This makes it more difficult to go from doctor to doctor for prescription narcotics. Our pharmacies are especially at risk since they will be the ones refusing to fill the prescriptions. Get ready for this one!

Joe P February 4, 2012 at 07:10 pm

Of course you wouldn't beat up a kid, right Mike? He would probably only trip and fall against your knee or fist 4 or five times! No waste of police time or taxpayer dime!

roro February 4, 2012 at 07:18 pm

I agree Toms river needs to step up the police effort on patroling the neighborhoods!!! When is the last time you saw a patrol car roaming the neighborhoods???? how about NEVER

Michael Anthony Pasquale III February 4, 2012 at 08:04 pm

Absolutely, 100%...and I'd enjoy it too.

Hearme February 4, 2012 at 08:32 pm

I am always amazed at how these stories say very little but the people make all kinds of assumptions in the comments. They are not sure of the age they said they believe the male was about 17. They don't know who it is yet. The parents are not necessarily bad. Did your parents follow you every second when you were 17? Didn't you ever know a kid that sneaks out after parents went to bed or was staying at a friends and sneaks out?And why does every one on here just assume drugs have to do with everything a kid does. Did you ever think it could be a dare or that they wanted an iPod and didn't have the money and saw an open door one day and grabbed it and decided that was really easy so decided to keep doing it? Or maybe they are just smart ass kids.It could be a million scenarios.Why don't we just wait til they get busted and see what the actual story is. At this point it is all guessing. You could all write a book with your imaginations.
I had heard that there was a whole block of Pheasant Drive that had a similar situation. I wounder if they are all connected?

suz February 4, 2012 at 09:17 pm

Sorry to somewhat disagree, but stealing is stealing and it is against the law. Any person who would even consider to steal is a troll. You are breaking the law, bottom line, and you deserve to be punished. Sorry, but the thought never crossed my mind to do such a horrible thing to others.

LA RUE February 5, 2012 at 02:45 pm

Don't even bother to try to get that point across! You could write it a thousand times , and people "JUST DON'T GET IT!!!

LA RUE February 5, 2012 at 02:46 pm

Because some people are just that ....."Idiots"

LA RUE February 5, 2012 at 02:55 pm

Ridiculious!!!! In most case's....They go from car to car to find the open one. Breaking glass and making noise will bring to much attention. Keep the car clean with all valuables "OUT" of sight with the doors locked....and you will be fine.Besides.... it's obvious to me and others that there will always be a car with the doors unlocked with valuables in sight.Some just don't get it!!!

LA RUE February 5, 2012 at 02:58 pm

Some people just don't get it!

LA RUE February 5, 2012 at 03:00 pm

Some people just don't get it!

Jim February 6, 2012 at 03:52 am

This is so true last year 17 cars in my neighborhood got robbed in one night most locked and had windows broken. Police told me i was lucky mine was unlocked. i live in a culdesac and looked up the street to see everyone with vacuums getting all the glass.people are desperarte and are bold the only safe thing to do is remove all objects from site chances are they are scouting which cars to get.

LA RUE February 6, 2012 at 01:19 pm

Very well said Sue....I couldn't agree more!!!

RedonRed February 6, 2012 at 02:27 pm

Right Sue and it shouldn't matter if the car was locked or unlocked when they stole from it ! Fact remains that they did the crime.
And Make up your mind LA RUE !

LA RUE February 6, 2012 at 02:50 pm

OK...In a real world, anyone should be able to leave their windows and doors open or unlocked without becoming a victim of crime. We all should be able to leave anything, anywhere with out the fear of theft. I get that!!!I really do. But, if you want to live in that world, be prepared to become a victim of something. Some writers commented that the victim should not be called an idiot. I disagree....If you don't protect yourself and your things that you hold dear{ unlocked cars and homes...money gift cards or cash in sight, ipods, wallets and keys etc.} "You are an idiot" Wake up America and "Get it" Punish the law breakers, but, be accountable for you own actions or the lack there of. Thats all.