Thursday, November 13, 2014

MORE DETAILS ON VALLEY STREET BURGLARY, SEARCH

We first broke the news of this Valley Street burglary on Wednesday.

Today, Maplewood Police released more information on the great widespread search response and and an alert for the suspect:
 
On 11/12 at approximately 12:20 PM, officers responded to the 700 block of Valley St on a reported burglary. The resident arrived home and observed an African American male, described as 20-25 years old, short and wearing a red checkered shirt exiting her driveway. 

The male then ran South on Valley St. Damage was observed to the rear door of the home by the resident who then contact the Police Department. 

Officers arrived on scene and checked the home. Additional Maplewood officers as well as Millburn and Union PD officers assisted in setting up a perimeter and searching for the suspect. Essex County Sheriff was contacted and sent a dog in an attempt to track the suspect. 

Some of the proceeds from the burglary were recovered in the brook behind Enterprise Car Rental. The dog began tracking the suspects scent but eventually lost the sent on Millburn Ave. After an extended period of time, the search was eventually discontinued. The detective bureau is actively investigating this case.

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