Police: Burglars are targeting key fobs to steal high-end vehicles in New Jersey
HOWELL, N.J. -- Police say suspects in a series of home break-ins are going inside residences to search for key fobs.
Saddle Brook police say they've responded to six burglaries in the township so far this year. But it has been happening all across the state.
CBS New York on Wednesday spoke to a homeowner in Monmouth County who confronted intruders in his home.
"You are going to get shot. I immediately raised my gun that I had in my hand and pointed at that person," John Kabourakis said.
Watch Christine Sloan's report
It was a terrifying February morning Kabourakis won't soon forget. The chilling moments were captured on Ring video inside his Howell Township home.
An intruder is seen with a flashlight going through his kitchen. Police believe he was looking for a key fob to Kabourakis' high-end vehicle before taking off.
Kabourakis is seen coming down with a gun in his hand. The family dog barks as the father of two searches for the intruder.
Even more terrifying is two other people at the window are also seen taking off.
"I came around through the kitchen and went out to see if there was anybody else left and called out to my wife to call 911," Kabourakis said.
The suspects didn't get away with his car and Kabourakis said police responded in less than two minutes.
"Law enforcement, I think, are doing an excellent job. In many cases, they have captured these criminals. The problem is there is very little recourse. In many cases they are being let free the same day and in many cases not paying bail," Kabourakis said.
It's not just happening in Howell Township. There has been an uptick in home break-ins in the Bergen County town of Saddle Brook, where suspects are also on the hunt for key fobs.
Police said they responded to six burglaries so far this year.
"It is a disturbing situation because you feel that you are safe in your home. Your kids are sleeping," Kabourakis said. "It's a violation of your privacy."
Police say on the same day right around and at the same time suspects broke into a home on Susan Court. Investigators say they were also looking for key fobs. Police are warning residents to keep their windows and doors locked.
