Homeowner Confronts Jewel Thief in Gloucester Township: Police

Gloucester Township, NJ -- A Gloucester Township resident came home to a nightmare situation no one wants to experience last week when they discovered a man in their home.

After confronting the man, the unknown burglar escaped with various pieces of jewelry, police said Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 19, around 10 a.m. at a home on Evergreen Avenue.

The homeowner described the suspect to police as a white man between 18 and 25 years old who was wearing a red/maroon hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

The New Jersey State Police Forensic Artist Unit created a composite picture of the suspect, which is attached to this post.

Anyone who can identify the suspect in the composite picture is asked to call the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500, or call the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560.

To send an Anonymous Tip via Text Message to Gloucester Township Police, text the keyword TIP GLOTWPPD and your tip message to 888777.

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