PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hill Police Officers responded at 6:24 a.m. on Saturday, October 13 to a property on Edwards Road for a burglary and theft in progress. The Parsippany Communication Center relayed to officers that the caller interrupted two males who were wearing masks that had already smashed the passenger window and removed two tires and rims from the vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle was last seen heading towards the Route 280 interchange.
Officers spoke to the caller who stated that he had arrived at his property and observed two males wearing masks near his nephew’s 20018 Honda Accord. After a brief verbal exchange with the suspects, they fled the area in a light colored hatchback.
After further investigation, it was determined that the unknown suspects shattered the front passenger window to gain entry to the vehicle and steal miscellaneous items. They also removed all four wheels lug nuts, and stole two of the four tires and rims.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
Approximate value of the items stolen was $1,000.
