Home Burglarized, 3 Arrested In Bergen County: Police

FORT LEE, NJ — Three people were arrested in connection with a Fort Lee home burglary last week in which multiple items were stolen, police Capt. Edward Young said Monday.

Police responded to the home Wednesday in the area of Tremont Avenue and Oleri Terrace, after being advised that the homeowner, who was not home at the time, spotted an unknown man inside his home on his security system, Young said.

Upon arrival, officers saw two people exiting the home who tried to run away — one was quickly apprehended, while the other cleared out, police said.

While canvassing the area, police found two additional men hiding in a Chevrolet sedan, and recovered multiple stolen items. All three people involved, two men and one woman, were arrested and then released on their own recognizance, pending future court hearings, police said.

Johan David Quintero, 30; Claudia Parrapaez, 23; and Julian Cortez, 25, each from Illinois, were charged with burglary by entering structure, possession of burglar tools and receiving stolen property.

Police believe that the defendants are also responsible for committing these types of crimes in other jurisdictions. Detectives are working with other law enforcement agencies and continuing the investigation, police added.