1 Arrested In Connection With Holmdel Burglary, Car Theft: PD

HOLMDEL, NJ - One man was arrested earlier this month in connection to an October 2020 burglary and car theft at a Holmdel residence, authorities said, in which a homeowner in the area of Line Road and Lakeview Drive had awakened at around 6 a.m. to find three subjects in his kitchen.

On May 5, the Holmdel Police arrested and charged Elijah Lott, 23,of Newark, with burglary, theft, and conspiracy to commit both offenses.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 3, Holmdel Police received a call from a resident who observed several subjects stealing a 2020 Land Rover Discovery from their driveway. A subsequent investigation revealed that three men had exited a dark four-door SUV and approached the house. After discovering that the Land Rover was locked, the three suspects gained access to the garage through an unlocked door.

After rummaging through the garage, the three men entered the resident's home through an unsecured door. The men searched the kitchen and dining room area, eventually locating the keys to the Land Rover and an undisclosed amount of cash.

While inside the home, the suspects were confronted by the homeowner. The men stole the vehicle and fled towards Bethany Road.

No one was injured in the encounter, according to police. The stolen vehicle was recovered in Newark later that week.

After the months-long investigation led by Holmdel’s Det. Andrew Kret, Lott was identified and charged. He is being held in the Bergen County Jail on other charges.

The Holmdel Township Police Department reminds residents to lock their doors and keep vehicle keys and fobs secured.

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