Burglar Invades Nutley Home Using Rope Ladder: Police

NUTLEY, NJ — A burglar apparently used a rope ladder to gain access to a Nutley home last week, authorities say.

According to the Nutley Police Department, officers responded to a River Road home on Jan. 28 after receiving a report about a burglary.

The victim told officers that they returned home to find the front door unsecured. The resident said they locked the door before leaving, police stated.

After the resident entered the living room of their home, they realized the sliding door to the balcony was open. The victim said that – like the front door – the sliding door was “secured” when they left.

Authorities said a rope ladder was found on the balcony leading up to the roof, where police believe the burglar gained entry to the home.

A police investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

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