PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call reporting a burglary to a residence on Hennion Drive. Upon arrival of Patrol Officers Van Orden and Dave Cavaliere, the interior of the house was checked to make sure the unknown suspect was still not present.
After a brief investigation, it was determined that the victim’s house was burglarized between 11:00 a.m. on August 4 and 5:30 p.m. on August 10 while they were away on vacation.
The Officers also found that entry was gained through a shattered rear window. Parsippany Detective A. Morelli and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Parsippany Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
If you are going on vacation or plan to be away from home for an extended period of time, Parsippany Police Department’s House Watch Program can give you peace of mind. Patrol Officers will conduct periodic exterior checks of your home while you are away, monitoring your property for inappropriate activity or emergencies.
Enlisting the police department to keep an eye out for suspicious activity while you are away does not guarantee against loss, theft, damage or criminal mischief, but it can be a useful deterrent to anyone who may be considering accessing your home for criminal purposes. Please note that enrollment does not create a special duty upon the police department to monitor your home. Patrol Officers will conduct visual inspections of your home’s exterior as time and manpower permits.
* House checks are not conducted on homes that are occupied for any length of time during the homeowner’s absence.
* Enrollment is open only to homeowners who will be away for at least three (3) days.
*The occupant must have established residency at the location.
*Homes that are vacant or are subject to be shown by a real estate agent are NOT eligible for the program.
*The residence may NOT remain on House Watch for more than three (3) weeks.
Fill out a House Watch Request Form and click on the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page to submit it electronically. All of your information will be kept strictly confidential, and in the event of criminal activity or damage, we will have the ability to contact you. Download the form by clicking here and drop it off at police headquarters at any time or fax it to the Police Department at (973) 334-4379.
