Cinnaminson Police: See Something? Say Something

A recent string of home burglaries prompted Cinnaminson Police to remind the public exactly why they're there.

The police department issued a Nixle alert Thursday morning advising residents to call 911 if they notice suspicious activity: "If you see something, say something."

It's a familiar law enforcement mantra, but the message was not entirely random, according to Lt. Tim Young, the department's public information officer.

Young said the township has had five residential burglaries in the last three weeks. In some cases, the burglars have broken in by kicking in front or back doors. Police arrested a Camden man two weeks ago who broke into a Union Landing Road home while the resident was still inside.

Young said the alert went out as a reminder to residents who might be hesitant to call the police.

"The worst is when we knock on a neighbor's door (after a crime has occurred) and they say, 'Oh yeah, I did notice something suspicious,'" he said. 

Why aren't people calling to report this stuff? 

"They say, 'We didn't want to bother you.' That's what we're here for," said Young. "They should call us about anything ... We'd rather respond to five false alarms than not be there (when a crime occurs)."

Cinnaminson Police urge anyone who sees suspicious activity to contact them at 856-829-6667 or submit a tip anonymously using WeTip. Always call 911 for crimes in progress.