Police Continue Investigation into Series of Burglaries

Berkeley Heights Police are still investigating three burglaries that happened Friday, with special interest with a string of burglaries in New Providence that may “be connected,” said Lt. Frank Fortunato of the Berkeley Heights police.

Fortunato said the Berkeley Heights Detective Unit is attempting to find more information about the burglaries which took place between 6 and 9 p.m. in the Murray Hill Farms section of town.

Two additional burglaries in New Providence on Fox Run happened during the same time frame.

He said police have not found any suspects connected to either incident.

He said each crime scene was searched for clues and the detective unit is currently processing evidence from the homes to find commonality between the incidents.

According to police, the burglar or burglars entered the homes through rear sliding glass doors by breaking the glass — no objects were found near or through the broken glass doors.

All bedrooms were ransacked and jewelry was taken. Lap top computers, cameras and cash were in plain sight, but were left behind, suggesting the burglars moved quickly, said Police Chief Michael Mathis.

These burglaries mark six in Berkeley Height since the beginning of 2012, compared to the five total that hit Berkeley Heights in 2011, Mathis said.

Mathis is asking anyone with information to contact the police station at (908)464-1111.