Alleged Home Burglar Climbed Through Window In Fanwood

FANWOOD, NJ — Fanwood Police are investigating a home burglary in which the alleged burglar climbed into through a side window.

The burglary was reported in the 30 block of Watson Road sometime between April 13 from 10 p.m. and 9 a.m on April 14.

Entry was made by climbing through a side window and physical evidence was recovered at the scene and is being processed, Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo reported.

At 10:54 a.m. on April 14, North Plainfield received a report of suspicious activity on Richard Way in town. A blue Honda Civic was "hurriedly" parked in the 400 block of Richard Way and the driver was seen running away from the car towards Leland Avenue, North Plainfield police report.

It was found that the Honda Civic was stolen during the Fanwood burglary earlier that day. The driver is described as a black male in his late teens to early 20's with a short cut Afro style haircut and wearing jeans and a light colored shirt, police report.

Fanwood Police responded to North Plainfield and took custody of the car for forensic processing. They are actively investigating this.

All residents are encouraged to contact the Fanwood Police Department if they observe any suspicious activity, persons or vehicles.

If you have any information regarding this incident or others, contact Fanwood Police Detective Lieutenant Chin of the Fanwood Police Department at (908) 322-500 ext. 506.

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