Homeowner Finds Man In Her Home Prompting Police, K-9 Search In Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Police helicopters, K-9 searched a wooded area in Hillsborough for a wanted man following a break-in on Sunday night.

On Nov. 12 at 7:05 p.m., Hillsborough Police went to a single-family home on More Road.

A homeowner was in her basement and heard someone walking around on the floor above. When she walked upstairs she saw a man, said Hillsborough Police Lt. Scott W. Mc Carthy.

The man described as dark-skinned with a medium build about 5’8” – 5’9”tall, possibly Hispanic wearing black pants, black jacket, and black boots.

The man ran out of the home upon seeing the homeowner and fled into the wooded area behind the neighborhood, said police.

There was no physical altercation between the homeowner and the man and no weapons were shown.

The homeowner reported man may have gained access to the home through the open garage door.

The New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit helped with an aerial search of a wooded area behind the home using infrared cameras and a Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K9 helped with a ground search of the wooded area near Triangle Road.

The suspect was not found.

"There is no reason to believe the public is at risk. There have not been any other reports of homes being entered in the township. Residents should be mindful of keeping their garage doors closed as it presents an opportunity for crime," said Mc Carthy.

The Hillsborough Township Police Department Detective Bureau is investigating this incident. The public is asked to contact the Hillsborough Township Police Department with any information that may assist with this investigation.

The following agencies responded to the Scene: Hillsborough Police Dept, New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit and Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit.

Police sent out an alert on Sunday around 9:10 p.m. about the search.

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