Crime & Safety
Cops Seek Hungry, Homeless Burglary Suspect In North Jersey
The bike-riding 47-year-old man is allegedly responsible for 7 burglaries in North Caldwell, Little Falls and Allendale.
Police are searching for a hungry, bicycle-riding man who may be responsible for up to seven home burglaries in the North Jersey and Essex County area.
Authorities have issued warrants for the arrest of James M. Rainsford, 47, a homeless North Jersey man who may be residing in vacant houses in the Paterson area.
Rainsford is a suspect in several burglaries:
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- He allegedly stole the keys to a 2012 Acura MDX from a North Caldwell home while the family was still inside
- He allegedly burglarized multiple homes in Little Falls, and was chased out of a home on Reiners Road on July 22
- He was allegedly caught on video attempting to burglarize an Allendale home and is wanted for other burglaries in the township
Police reported that in several of the burglaries, investigating officers discovered missing food, such as ice cream, leftover Chinese food, almonds, water bottles and a pitcher of iced tea.
Rainsford was reportedly seen making his escape from several of the alleged burglaries on a bicycle, NorthJersey.com reported.
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Anyone with information about Rainsford’s whereabouts should contact police.
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