On Monday, January 12, 2026, at approximately 11:59PM, the Summit Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a resident on Canoe Brook Place that three (3) individuals with ski masks were observed on surveillance camera near the back door of the residence. Prior to arrival, the resident indicated the suspects fled the scene once they observed the homeowner through a window on the first floor. During that time, three (3) officers, who were already in the neighborhood conducting routine residential patrols, located a stolen BMW within seconds and a pursuit was initiated. Summit Police Officers continued to pursue the vehicle into Essex County until such time it was terminated due to public safety reasons.

Over the past several weeks, the region has continued to see an increase in burglaries to motor vehicles, attempted vehicle thefts, motor vehicle thefts, attempted burglaries to houses, as well as burglaries to houses that are occupied. In most of these incidents, suspects entered homes in search of key fobs.

The Summit Police Department is prioritizing this situation and actively participating in information sharing with law enforcement partners in the region as well as deploying additional resources to areas of concern. While we continue to take steps on our end, we also need residents to remain vigilant.

Please take the following precautions, which meaningfully reduce opportunities for crime:

• If possible, park your vehicles inside a garage
• Remove all valuables, including key fobs, from plain view in your car and house
• Lock all vehicle doors
• Lock all exterior doors and windows to your home
• Lock the door between the garage and house if they are connected
• Set your home alarm system if you have one
• Turn on exterior lighting, especially overnight

If you see or hear anything suspicious, or if your home security cameras capture unusual activity, call the Summit Police Department immediately at 908-273-0051 (call 9-1-1 in an emergency). Quick reporting gives us the best chance to respond in real time and prevent additional incidents.

We appreciate your cooperation and vigilance. By working together, we can keep Summit safe!

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