Suspect Flees After Attempted South Orange Burglaries, Police Say

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Police are investigating two attempted burglaries that occurred on the same day in South Orange, with one incident leading to a foot chase through the township.

According to the South Orange Police Department, the first incident happened on May 29 on Montrose Avenue, where a homeowner spotted a suspicious individual through a security camera. The suspect was allegedly seen trying to enter a vehicle parked in the driveway before peering over a fence. After realizing they had been noticed, the individual fled the area.

Later that same day, officers responded to another attempted burglary on Kingman Road. A homeowner reported seeing a person on surveillance footage attempting to gain access to the residence. Police said the suspect appeared to be wearing the same clothing seen in previous incidents.

Officers later located an individual matching the description, but the suspect ignored commands to stop and took off on foot. During the chase, police say the suspect dropped property believed to be connected to several other thefts and burglaries before escaping.

The South Orange Detective Bureau is actively investigating both incidents.

Anyone with information is urged to contact South Orange Police. 🚔