Homeowner Confronts Burglar in Keyport Home, Prosecutor Says

Keyport, NJ - A Keyport homeowner was home Friday when they encountered a burglar inside their home, Monmouth County prosecutors said.

This was the second home invasion of the day for the South Amboy man, police said, and he gained entry to both homes by throwing a brick patio block through either the glass back doors or a back window.

Paul Hecht, 47, entered the first home on St. Peters Place in Keyport Friday, and stole more than $2,000 worth of jewelry, police said. He threw a brick through the glass back doors to get inside.

Later that day, he broke into a home on Beers Street, again by throwing a brick patio block, this time through a window in the back of the home. He crawled in through the window, and was confronted by the homeowner inside the home. He fled out the front door.

Hecht was held on a $45,000 bail with a 10% option.