Unlocked Door, Gone Car: How a Midnight Break-In in Nutley Got a 2025 BMW X5 Stolen Right from the Driveway

Here at the The Garden State Gazette — “We don’t put sugar in our coffee” — and we’re bringing you the gritty truth: in the quiet of the early morning hours in Nutley, New Jersey, a thief slipped in and hit the jackpot.

Around 4:35 a.m., a suspect strolled through an unlocked basement door of a Prospect Street home. They weren’t there for a TV or laptop — nope, they grabbed a bag containing credit cards, a driver’s license and the key fob to a brand-new 2025 BMW X5. From there, the getaway? Clean as could be: the thief vanished in the stolen BMW, with an accomplice waiting in a grey Audi SUV.

This isn’t just one crooked mischief; local law enforcement says it’s part of a state-wide trend: thieves entering homes (yes, homes!), grabbing key fobs and simply driving off with high-end vehicles parked in driveways.

So what should you do? The officers at the Nutley Police Department are firing off a stern warning:

• Lock every door (especially the basement, garage, side doors)
• Make sure outdoor lighting and cameras are active
• Never leave car key fobs in or near your vehicle — or anywhere accessible from the outside.

In other words: you might think your home is safe, your BMW parked and untouched — but this story proves how fast that illusion can shatter. Stay alert, lock up, and let’s keep Nutley safe.