Maplewood Resident Interrupts Home Burglary In Progress: Police

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A Maplewood resident recently interrupted a burglary in progress at her home, authorities say.

According to the Maplewood Police Department, the attempted burglary took place around 8 a.m. on Feb. 7.

Here’s what happened, authorities said:

“MPD patrols responded to a residence on Oakland Road on a report of a residential burglary. The caller [said] she observed two unknown male subjects at her rear kitchen window attempting to gain entry. The caller stated that the two unknown males had already removed the screen and were attempting to pry open the window with a tool. The caller stated that the males were dressed in all black and had face masks.”

When the men saw the woman, they fled the scene, got into a gray and silver SUV and drove away, police said.

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