Sheds being burglarized near Mansfield Township, police warn

MANSFIELD Local police are warning residents of a recent spate of shed burglaries.

"The Mansfield Township Police Department would like to make our residents aware of several shed burglaries that have occurred in Independence Township in the Russling Road area which is close to Mt. Bethel Road in our Township," police said in a release today.

In the past couple weeks people have entered sheds and removed tools and power equipment, police said.

"Please make sure you keep your sheds locked and report any suspicious persons and vehicles to the police immediately," police said. The number to call is 609-723-8300.

"We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to not wait to call us," police continued. "When called immediately, we can identify the suspicious person(s) and ascertain whether they are in the area for a legitimate purpose."

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