Wanted: Multi-County Burglary Suspect at Large After Two-Year Investigation

Bergen County towns hit by Cerdavera include Saddle River , Cresskill, Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick and Upper Saddle River

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Saddle River NJ, A major multi-agency investigation has pulled back the curtain on a high-stakes burglary pattern spanning Bergen and Morris Counties. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella recently announced serious charges against 41-year-old Rogelio B. Cerdavera, formerly of Paterson, NJ, following a series of sophisticated residential break-ins.

While the charges have been filed, there is a catch: Cerdavera remains a fugitive from justice.

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Inside the Investigation: A Trail of Ransacked Homes

Detectives from the Special Investigations Squad worked alongside local departments for nearly two years to connect the dots between three specific high-value incidents:

1. Saddle River (Sept 3, 2024): Police responded to a night-time alarm on Burning Hollow Road to find a rear door smashed. Multiple suspects fled the scene just before officers arrived.

2. Towaco/Montville (Sept 4, 2024): A brazen theft on Brookwood Road resulted in over $75,000 in stolen property after a rear glass door was shattered and a bedroom ransacked.

3. Cresskill (Dec 4, 2024): A similar “smash and ransack” entry occurred on Vaccaro Drive. While nothing was reported stolen, the M.O. matched the previous crimes perfectly.

The Charges Against Rogelio Cerdavera

On March 31, 2026, the investigation culminated in several heavy-hitting charges against Cerdavera, including:

• Second-Degree Theft

• Second-Degree Burglary

• Third-Degree Burglary

• Third-Degree Attempted Burglary

Public Assistance Needed: Have You Seen This Man?

Rogelio B. Cerdavera was last known to live in Paterson, NJ, but his current whereabouts are a mystery. Law enforcement is also seeking to identify several other suspects involved in this organized burglary ring.

HAVE INFORMATION? If you have any details regarding the location of Rogelio B. Cerdavera or the identities of his accomplices, contact the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at (201) 226-5532.

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A Community Effort for Safety

Prosecutor Musella extended his thanks to the police departments of Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Montville, Cresskill, Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, and Paterson, as well as the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office. This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of North Jersey law enforcement to protecting residential neighborhoods from organized crime.

Note: The charges mentioned are accusations; the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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