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Ridgewood and Glen Rock PD officers apprehend a suspected burglar on Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood and Glen Rock PD officers apprehended a suspected burglar on Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood 

February 26,2016

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood and Glen Rock PD officers apprehended a suspected burglar just moments after he reportedly made an attempt to break into a home off of Lincoln Avenue in Ridgewood on Thursday afternoon, 02/25. While being detained for questioning by uniformed patrol officers, detectives who arrived at the scene observed several items strewn about the ground indicative of those generally preferred by burglars.

The suspect was handcuffed and taken to Ridgewood PD headquarters for questioning as detectives worked to photograph the evidence found at the scene. A Bergen County Sheriff’s officer was also observed at the scene of the arrest.

It has also been reported that there has been a decided up tick in home robberies and attempted robberies in recent weeks , in any case best to keep doors locked , a light on in the evening ,and police uncollected papers and mail , A home security system is also a big plus.

UPDATE: Ridgewood Police Department report Simon S. Strong age 35 from Paterson, NJ was charged with Criminal Attempt (Burglary), Criminal Mischief, Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams Bail was set at $25,000 no 10% option. The subject was remanded to Bergen County Jail in lieu of bail.

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Ridgewood cops hunting burglar; note rash of break-ins

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COURTESY RIDGEWOOD POLICE
A Ridgewood homeowner’s surveillance footage showing the burglary suspect.

Ridgewood cops hunting burglar; note rash of break-ins

DECEMBER 9, 2014, 9:17 PM    LAST UPDATED: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2014, 9:22 PM
BY JIM NORMAN
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD

RIDGEWOOD — The burglar smashed a first-floor window of a village residence with a large rock, then — with security alarms blaring and lights glaring — he dashed up the stairs into a guest bedroom and grabbed an armload of Tiffany jewelry and heirloom baby toys before escaping in what is believed to be a dark-colored pickup truck, according to police.

But there was something the burglar —  still unidentified Tuesday — may not have been counting on in Friday’s break-in: The homeowners had “a really elaborate security system,” said Detective Douglas Williams, and as a result, police have clear pictures and video footage of him as he tried the front door and pressed his ear against it to determine if anyone was home.

Once he decided the coast was clear, Williams said, the burglar broke in, activating the alarm sirens and turning on the lights in the home.

With the alarm activated, he barely had time to run into the one bedroom and dash back down the stairs, Williams said, and he had no time to ransack other rooms in search of valuables.

The detective said the security video also shows the pickup truck circling the block just before the burglary. He said it appeared to be a late model, full-size pickup, possibly with an extended cab.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-cops-hunting-burglar-note-rash-of-break-ins-1.1149235