Burglars Pose As Tree Trimmers In North Brunswick, Cops Say

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — North Brunswick police say this man pictured above is part of a group that poses as tree trimmers to get into homes, and they preyed on an elderly woman just yesterday.

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, an elderly North Brunswick woman told police this man approached her outside her home and spoke to her about getting her trees trimmed. While she was outside with him, her home was entered and her property stolen by another team member.

The incident happened Tuesday afternoon, police said.

North Brunswick police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man pictured. They are asking the public to call in tips at 732-247-0922 x333 or x420.

Photos released by North Brunswick police.