Crime & Safety

'Smash And Grab' Burglars Ransack Pharmacy In Hillsborough

Hillsborough Police Officers discovered the front window of the business was smashed on Saturday.

On June 15, at around 12:39 a.m., the Hillsborough Township Police Department was called to the Hillsboro Pharmacy at 256 Route 206 for a burglar alarm.
On June 15, at around 12:39 a.m., the Hillsborough Township Police Department was called to the Hillsboro Pharmacy at 256 Route 206 for a burglar alarm. (Alexis Tarrazi/Patch)

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A "smash and grab" burglary was reported at Hillsboro Pharmacy early in the morning on Saturday.

On June 15, at around 12:39 a.m., the Hillsborough Township Police Department was called to the Hillsboro Pharmacy at 256 Route 206 for a burglar alarm.

Officers discovered the front window of the business was smashed.

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A search of the business and a review of surveillance footage showed unknown actors had smashed the front window and ransacked the store before fleeing on foot, said Hillsborough Police Sgt. Christopher Giraldi.

A search of the surrounding area was negative for any suspects. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K-9 also responded to help in the investigation.

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