2 Attempted Burglaries In South Orange On Same Day: Police

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Two attempted burglaries were recently reported in South Orange on the same day, authorities say.

The South Orange Police Department released the following details about each incident:

May 29 – “Patrol responded to a residence on Montrose Avenue for an attempted burglary. The caller related observing on his security camera attempted to enter a vehicle in his driveway before being seen peering over his fence. The actor then fled the area. The detective bureau was notified and investigating.”

May 29 – “Patrol responded to a residence on Kingman Road for an attempted burglary. Caller related that he observed on his security camera an individual attempt to gain access to his home. The footage showed an actor wearing the same clothing as seen in previous incidents. Patrol later observed this individual who ignored police commands to stop, engaging in a foot pursuit. The actor dropped proceeds connected to several other thefts and burglaries before fleeing the area completely. The detective bureau was notified and is investigating.”

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