Moorestown Police Investigating Pair of Attempted Burglaries

Moorestown, NJ -- Moorestown Police are investigating two home burglaries that took place while the homeowners were out on Thursday night, March 17.

The first took place around 7:30 p.m. when police responded to an alarm activation at a home in the unit block of Cobblestone. Officers found the front door forced open.

While some items were reportedly missing, the alarm apparently disrupted the attempted burglary, police said.

Then, at 8:20 p.m., officers responded to a burglar alarm activation at a home in the 600 block of McElwee Road. The perpetrator appeared to have thrown a log through a window after gaining access to a second-story deck.

Police found jewelry on the grounds outside the home, and concluded that the alarm activation also disrupted this burglary attempt.

Anyone who sees suspicious activity is asked to call police at 856-234-8300. For crimes in progress call 911.

Visit the Police webpage www.moorestownpd.com for burglary and other crime prevention information.

Anyone who is going away is encouraged to request a house check online.

Department community policing officers are available to assist residents with home security planning.