The Morris County Park Police are asking for help from the public to catch a burglar who has hit numerous cars parked along the popular Patriots Path hiking trails, pocketing more than $1,000 in cash since the spree began in July.

The Park Police are working with Detectives from Mendham, Harding, Morris and Chatham Townships as well as Madison, Morristown Detectives and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office to snare the car burglar, who strikes primarily during the daytime, Park Police Chief Bill Huyler said.

Besides trying to catch the burglar, authorities are also warning people who visit the park system to keep their wallets, purses and possessions locked in their trunks prior to venturing out into the woods or on the path. Authorities are also asking visitors to report any suspicious activity, Chief Huyler added.


Anyone with any information can call Park Police at 973-326-7654 or the Morris County CrimeStoppers at (973) Cop-Call or 1-800-Sheriff. No one will ask your name. If the information you provide leads to the arrest or indictment of the responsible individual(s) , you will receive up to a $1,000 CASH REWARD.

CrimeStoppers is a non-profit Corporation in cooperation with the Morris County Prosecutors Office, Morris County Chiefs of Police Association, and the Morris Sheriff's Office.