Police: Brazen Burglar Breaking Into Homes While Residents Sleep Inside
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – A series of brazen home burglaries has left residents on edge in North Brunswick, New Jersey.
Police say a suspect was caught on camera breaking into homes while residents were asleep inside.
One video shows him lurking around a kitchen, while another shows him wearing a glove on one hand with an unknown object in the other, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reported.
"That's horrible. Unsafe, definitely," resident Rashida Mehta said.
"That's really crazy, that's actually mind-boggling to actually think about that," said Jeffton Pierre, of Hamilton.
Police say in most cases the man stole alcohol and car keys, and then drove off with the vehicle.
Investigators believe he mainly targeted homes in the area of Georges Road and Route 130 but he also hit neighboring towns around North Brunswick.
"Oh my goodness, oh that's terrible," resident Judy Brereton said. "I have a dog, so nobody's coming to my house."
Authorities want to warn residents to lock their windows, especially those on the lower floors.
"Yeah, I definitely keep mine closed at night and everything locked, all my windows up," said resident Kim Ramirez.
Police say if you encounter the suspect, do not confront him. Call 911 instead.