Cedar Grove Police Investigating Vanderberg Place Burglary

Police are currently investigating a burglary to a Vanderberg Place residence that took place on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Officers initially responded to the home at 6:00 p.m. on a report of an intrusion alarm and discovered an open front door. An interior check revealed that the home had been forcibly entered through the back and the suspect or suspects had left the scene prior to police arriving. The homeowner was subsequently notified and reported the home was secure at 4:30 p.m. 

During a canvas of the neighborhood, a neighbor reported that his dogs were barking at 5:50 p.m. and it is believed that the burglary was occurring at that time. The detective bureau processed the scene for physical evidence and is now conducting a follow-up investigation. The homeowner did not immediately know if anything was missing. 

In response to several recent burglaries, police are asking residents to lock and alarm their homes when unattended and to report all suspicious activity as it occurs. Please be aware that many of the recent burglaries have occurred in the late afternoon and early evening hours. Be aware that burglars will often ring doorbells to establish if anyone is home before breaking in. Please immediately report any instances of unknown persons ringing yours or a neighbor’s doorbell.  The police telephone number is 973-239-4100 or 9-1-1 if a crime is in progress.