Attempted Break-In On Hastings Road In Holmdel

HOLMDEL, NJ — Holmdel police say there was an attempted burglary on Hastings Road Monday night, April 1, and Holmdel and Middletown police chased who they think were the suspects onto the Garden State Parkway.

The suspects got away, however.

The Hastings Road homeowner said he saw the suspects at about 8:28 p.m. Monday, April 1, when he saw two black men trying to force entry through the front door of his home. The homeowner said he turned on an exterior light and both men fled on foot.

Responding officers were on Hastings Road within minutes and began a search of the area. Police K-9 units responded from both Red Bank and Matawan, as well. There was a thorough search of Hastings Road and the surrounding streets and properties.

Shortly after officers responded to the area, a Middletown police officer tried to stop a dark-colored Chevrolet sedan with New Jersey plates; the car was occupied by three black men. Police did not make clear why Middletown police originally tried to stop that car. However, the vehicle did not stop and was pursed by the officer onto the Garden State Parkway in the southbound lanes. The pursuit was later stopped due to the high rate of speed.

The suspects’ vehicle is a 2018 black Chevrolet Malibu with New Jersey plates. Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspects’ vehicle is asked to contact Holmdel Detective Sergeant Ed Martinez at 732-946-4400.