Theft - On Sunday, February 3, 2013, a homeowner on Penguin Court in Forked River Beach reported that between 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2013, an unknown person stole two air conditioning units from the back yard of his residence. Such thefts continue to be a concern as offenders commit the thefts to sell the expensive units as "scrap" for minimal value.
Criminal Mischief - During the overnight hours (1 a.m.) from Friday, February 1, 2013 into Saturday, February 2, 2013, a resident reported observing a group of unknown juveniles causing criminal mischief to property on Tappan Street in Forked River. The damage appeared random, and the juveniles have not yet been identified.
Theft - On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, a resident of Waikiki Drive in the Forked River Beach Section reported the theft of a green (plastic) canoe valued at $300. The theft is believed to have occurred between the dates of January 15, 2013 and January 27, 2013. The canoe was stolen from the backyard of the residence.
Criminal Mischief - On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, the rear tires of a vehicle parked on Devoe Avenue in Forked River were punctured by an unknown subject(s). The incident occurred during the overnight hours of Tuesday, January 29, 2013 and Wednesday, January 30, 2013. The criminal mischief consisted of $500.00 damage.
Criminal Mishief - On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, a rear tire of a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence on Eagleswood Avenue in Lanoka Harbor was punctured while the vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence. The incident occurred during the overnight hours and caused $110.00 worth of damage.
A resident on Capshaw Road in Bamber reported that during the prior week, multiple items (valued at $1,150) were stolen from the Capshaw Road property. The missing items included an air conditioner condenser, two air conditioner coils, and ten pounds of copper tube. These type of items are commonly stolen to be sold as “scrap” for only a small portion of the replacement value.
On Sunday, January 27, 2013, a resident of Arlington Lane North in the Forked River Beach area reported a theft of various items from the Arlington Lane North property. The resident reported that during the daytime hours of Friday, January 25, 2013, someone entered the property and stole copper fittings and other recyclable items previously placed outside the garage door of the residence by the homeowner. Several of the electrical items also were damaged, as [...]
On January 16, 2013, a resident of Lanoka Harbor reported that their unlocked vehicle was entered while parked in the Walmart parking lot. A black Coach purse valued at $300 and $50 in cash was reported stolen.
On January 18, 2013, a 21-year-old resident of Barnegat reported being the victim of a pick pocketing incident while in the parking lot of the Forked River House at 2 a.m. A wallet containing personal identification, credit cards and cash was reportedly stolen.
On January 18, 2013, a resident of Warren Avenue in Lanoka Harbor reported that the freestanding garage located in the rear of the property was entered by force. Hand tools valued at more than $800 were stolen, including a chainsaw, Sawzall electric saw and two electric grinders.