Police: Burglar Climbed Through Window While Family Was Sleeping In Monmouth County

A burglar climbed through the window of a home while a Holmdel family was sleeping early Thursday morning, but fled when he was confronted by the homeowner, police said.

Around 1:30 a.m. the burglar cut a window screen on the back of a home on Winchester Lane, then climbed through the open window, according to a news release from Lt. Michael Smith.

The family was asleep, but one of the residents woke up to get a glass of water and came into contact with the burglar as he walked through the home, police said on Facebook.

The burglar fled, climbing out through the same window, according to Smith.

Police said they are still trying to determine if anything was stolen.

Officers are asking residents to lock their first-floor windows, keep their alarm systems activated, and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

The Holmdel Township Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit are handling the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 732­-946-­4400.