Galloway Twp Apartments Latest Victims of Vehicle Burglaries

The ongoing problem of car burglaries is in the news again in Galloway Township.

This time the victims were residents of the Sunrise Bay apartments and townhomes complex on Walden Drive.

According to Galloway Township Police, several residents complained that their vehicles were burglarized Sunday night into Monday morning while parked outside their homes.

Areas of Galloway Twp With Most Most Car Burglaries

In November 2024, Galloway Township Police posted to Facebook about a rash of car burglaries in certain township sections and gave tips to safeguard your vehicle.

At the time, Galloway Township Police said the car thefts had happened "in the Highlands section of the township as well as several developments off of Wrangleboro Road".

The Absecon Highlands in Galloway Township consists of the neighborhoods of Conovertown, Holly Brook, Seaview Estates, and Seaview Park.

This is where Sunrise Bay is located.

Other developments near Wrangleboro Road include Wrangleboro Estates, Mattix Crossing, and Fox Chase.

Police Say What the Car Thefts Have in Common

According to Galloway Township Police, the car burglaries had one common denominator. In each case, the doors to the vehicles were left unlocked.

Who are these trusting, naïve people who are still leaving their car doors unlocked?

Hopefully, it's not you. There are other suggestions police make to avoid being a car burglary victim.

Safeguards to Take With Your Vehicle

- Hide your valuables. Don't leave anything in plain sight.

- Take the key inside. In addition to leaving the doors open, many people also leave the keys in the vehicle. This is like just giving your vehicle to a car thief.

- Light up your drive or park in a spot where there is light on your vehicle if possible

- Report suspicious activity to the police by calling 9-1-1.