Cranford Car Thief, Burglar Arrested: Police

CRANFORD, NJ - A 16-year-old juvenile from Roselle was arrested and charged with a slew of burglaries and thefts that occurred from May 7 through May 9, according to the Cranford Police Department.

According to authorities, over a three-day span between May 7-9 the Cranford Police Department responded to 16 southside residences on reported car burglaries. The incidents all occurred during the overnight hours on North Lehigh Avenue, Myrtle Street, Elm Street, Mendell Avenue and Crane Parkway and various items were stolen from unlocked vehicles along these streets, police said.
Additionally, a vehicle was stolen from its owner’s driveway on Mendell Avenue during this same time period, police said.

An investigation conducted by the Cranford Police Department Investigative Division eventually led to the arrest of a 16-year old juvenile from Roselle, police said.

Detective Robert Jordan, the lead investigator, subsequently charged the juvenile with multiple burglary and theft crimes. The stolen vehicle was recovered in Newark on Thursday evening and, along with other stolen items recovered from the investigation, are being returned to their respective owners, police said.

The investigation still remains ongoing as a search continues for a second suspect.

Authorities said residents are reminded to lock their vehicles each night and not to leave any valuables inside.

Anyone with additional information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Jordan at (908) 709-4124.

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