Crime & Safety
Attempted Car Theft Reportedly Near Manasquan
The Neighbors app has captured some unwanted behavior taking place in the Manasquan area.
BRIELLE – Local police have joined "Neighbors by Ring." And some unwanted behavior has been caught on video and in other formats.
In this case, it was an apparent attempted car theft in Brielle:
The "Neighbors" app is a digital neighborhood watch right on your phone where you can get real-time crime and safety alerts from your neighbors and law enforcement, police said.
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The Point Pleasant Boro Police Department will be using "Neighbors" to monitor crime in your area and send updates on key crime incidents so you can all stay informed.
"By working together, we can all make Point Pleasant a safer community," the police department said in a release.
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You do not need Ring devices to participate. Anyone with any camera system can upload content to the Neighbors app.
The department is encouraging everybody to spread the word out to the community about the Neighbors app. To download please text "staysafe" to 555888.
Remember if you see something, share something and report it to the Point Pleasant Police Department at 732-892-0060.
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