Witnesses Helped Florham Park Police Make Burglary Arrest

Madison NJ

28 September, 2020

5:06 PM

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ—In the midst of a rash of home invasions and burglaries in the area, Florham Park Police conducted a burglary investigation and made an arrest. According to police, an unoccupied Florham Park residence was burglarized in mid-September resulting in a $3,500 loss of valuables. A vehicle was seen in the neighborhood and noted by several residents in the area. "Neighborhood residents observed a vehicle and a suspect around the victim's residence at approximately 10:30 p.m." the police statement said, "Additional neighborhood residents observed a second vehicle at the victim's residence at approximately 3:00 a.m." Police said after a home was reportedly robbed, those witnesses provided detailed information, including security camera footage, regarding the time of events and the vehicles they observed. Detectives were able to identify a suspect, known to the victim, and obtain a search warrant. An arrest was made for multiple charges, including burglary and theft, and the victim's property was recovered. In the statement, chief Joseph Orlando commended both the public and the police for building strong community relationships: "This investigation was an excellent example of the power residents serve as force multipliers for the police."