Several Burglaries In West Windsor Development Over Weekend: Cops

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — Several burglaries were reported in the Sherbrook Estates development over the weekend, West Windsor police said on Monday.

The burglaries occurred on Norchester, Sarah and Suffolk during the overnight hours on Friday and into the morning hours on Saturday. Most of the burglaries were the result of open windows and doors, but one happened after a window on the main floor was pried open, police said.

“We believe this is the work of a single individual and is part of a larger scale event where homes across Mercer County are experiencing a spike in burglary activity,” West Windsor Police Chief Robert Garofalo said. “Our entire Detective Bureau has made the apprehension of the individual involved a top priority and has been working day and night since Friday to run leads and develop more information from video cameras and forensic evidence.

“I cannot stress enough for homeowners in all areas of West Windsor to be diligent in securing their home and windows as well as using the latest security and video monitoring. Locking windows and doors is a common sense approach to reducing the likelihood of professionals and amateurs gaining access to your home and vehicles. Cameras have become inexpensive and do a great deal for helping to identify individuals involved. Outdoor lighting also acts as a deterrent as does interior lighting. We must all do our part to help keep our homes and vehicles safe and secure.”

As a result, West Windsor police will conduct more random patrols, incorporating both marked and unmarked cars, to ensure the safety of the residents, police said.

Residents are reminded to call 911 if they see anything suspicious. License plates and descriptive information are always helpful, and all messages can be left anonymously. Any new developments will be passed along immediately.

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