Boy Tries To Break Into Car; Owner Catches Him In The Act In Gloucester Twp.: Police

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A teenage boy was arrested after authorities say he tried to break into a vehicle early Saturday in Gloucester Township's Sicklerville section.

A resident called police just after 12:30 a.m. to report someone trying to break in their vehicle around Whitall Drive.

The suspect fled the area as police arrived, but officers received a description of them. An "alert motorist" then flagged down an officer and reported that a person was running into the nearby Terrestria development, police said.

Officers found the suspect running. He ignored commands to stop, but police say they caught him after a brief chase on foot.

The suspect, a 16-year-old boy, had burglary tools on him, police said.

He was brought to police headquarters and charged on a juvenile complaint with attempted burglary (third-degree), resisting arrest by flight (fourth-degree), possession of burglar tools (disorderly persons offense) and criminal mischief (disorderly persons offense).

Anyone with additional information can contact the Gloucester Township Police Department by:

• calling 856-228-4500
• calling the GTPD Anonymous Tip Line at 856-842-5560
• providing information anonymously on the GTPD's online tip portal
• or texting “TIPGLOTWPPD” and your tip message to 888777.