Four cars stolen from Surf City residences in a seven-day period earlier this month were all recovered in North Jersey, law enforcement officials said. Police believe the thefts are part of a larger, statewide high-end car theft ring.

Three higher-end vehicles were taken overnight between Sept. 16 and Sept. 17. The BMW sports utility vehicle, Dodge Durango and Audi convertible all had been left unlocked with the keys easily accessible, according to police reports.