Stafford Police Warn About Thefts

Officials with the Stafford Township Police Department are warning residents that they are "experiencing a high volume of copper and theft of personal property reports in the Beach Haven West and Village Harbor area."

Many areas of Stafford,

In a prepared statement, Stafford police wrote:

"Although there is no foolproof way on preventing these selfish acts from happening, residents can follow some simple tips in order to protect your properties:

* Make every attempt to secure your home and crawl space entrance when you leave your property.

* Communicate with neighbors and let them know no one other than contractors and paid services are to be on the property. If possible, tell your neighbors the contractor’s business name.

* Record any license plates and description of any suspicious vehicles or people you encounter or observe.

* If you see someone entering or exiting the rear of homes or from a crawl space carrying equipment or copper material, call police."

For immediate response, residents are encouraged to contact the Stafford Township Police Department at 609-597-8581.

For anonymous callers and for all other criminal related information please contact 609-597-1189 x8477 (TIPS).