North Brunswick Burglars Said They Were 'From Water Company'

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — North Brunswick police are warning homeowners to be aware of a burglary scheme where men say they are from the water company — and they then ransacked a home while the homeowners were in the basement.

The incident happened earlier this week: North Brunswick police said they responded to the area of Cranbury Cross Road for a residential burglary that occurred around 430 p.m. The homeowner said two men knocked on the door, advising the homeowner they were from the “water company” and were there to check a leak.

Once inside the home, the suspects advised the homeowner to go downstairs and bang on the pipes.

"Unfortunately, the homeowner came back up the stairs to find his home ransacked," said North Brunswick police.

"If you happened to receive a knock on your door from the “water company”, our Detectives would like to hear from you," said police. "Please call 732-247-0922, ext. 331. Please be mindful when answering the door to individuals that you are NOT expecting."

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