Entry Gained Through Window in Alleged Home Invasion
Residents report hearing noise coming from their bedroom at about 3:30 a.m. Monday morning.
The owners of an Ambassador Drive residence reported an attempted home invasion early Monday morning, according to Wayne police.
The residents said they were watching television at about 3:30 a.m. when they heard a noise come from their bedroom, Det./Sgt. Al Strumolo said.
Strumolo said the homeowners reported that entry was gained into the bedroom through an open window and there was no forced entry into the residence.
The residents reported seeing a man running down the street after they heard the noise, Strumolo said. He also said a silver briefcase may have been taken.
Authorities have made several arrests stemming from a string of burglaries in town earlier this year.
Two Hackensack men were charged with burglary in early June after they allegedly broke into a home on Fairfield Road and led police on a foot chase.
Little Falls Police charged Ronald Catti with burglary late last month after Wayne Police say they observed him break into a home. He was allegedly found in a children’s playhouse in Wayne after he attempted to flee from police. Two women were charged with burglary in mid-June after they allegedly broke into an abandoned home on Brookside Road.
All five arrests stemmed from residents calling police.
A resident who lives nearby said she was unaware of the incident and that she would now lock her door and windows.
Police encourage residents to call them at 973-633-3528 with any information regarding the alleged incident on Ambassador Drive.
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Donatello Nobatti
1:54 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
Didn't I read recently that "The Outlaws" were leaving Wayne???
Daniel Hubbard
2:45 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
Donatello,
Yes. Here is a link to the article: http://wayne.patch.com/articles/outlaws-leaving-town-after-1-season
Dan
Wayne Resident
3:53 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
Is this area actually part of Wayne?
Daniel Hubbard
3:54 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
Yes, Resident, it is.
eyes wide shut
4:04 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
Why wouldn't it be part of Wayne?
Nose Wayne
5:08 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
Finn's Mobile Home Park, off Fairfield Road between Two Bridges Road and the Route 80 Overpass.
Daniel Hubbard
8:16 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
Exactly.
Emanon
10:09 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
How about installing some Infrared cameras in areas of Wayne where home invasion crimes appear to be highest......and capture some ot the "REAL" criminals instead of innocent citizens getting caught going through a yellow light.
Placing the cameras in high crime areas may actually be dangerous for the police, and they may get killed trying to arrest the criminals.....that is why the cameras will only be used at traffic lights , where the revenue generated is huge and danger to the police is minimal.
Cameras in high crime areas could take away from Dunkin' Donut time and the risk of a cop getting killed trying to arrest a real criminal is HUGE! That is why this will never be done!
eyes wide shut
11:04 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
@Emanon; What area's would you consider HIGH crime areas? Is there a specific area or area's? As for the Dunkin Donut comment, your way off base..ALL our law enforcement people do an outstanding job. Crime happens EVERYWHERE
Nose Wayne
11:14 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012
People need to be aware that this is not 1960 anymore. Leaving your windows and doors open are not the norm anymore. It's been in the papers,Channel 77 the Wayne Channel, and Wayne Police even had every law enforcement agency at a meeting at Wayne Valley. Wayne Township is 27 square miles. Accidents,Ambulance calls,Fires,Burglar alarms etc. keep our police busy 24/7. Residents need to be aware of there surroundings. If you hear or see something out of the ordinary, call the police !!!!!!!!!
stephen
6:44 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012
hey wayne resident, no, they just decided to put it in wayne patch for no apparant reason. you obviously have issues with class. not everyone is a rich successful businessman or woman. My elderly grandmother lives in the Finns mobile home park and its a great environment for her and many others. Show some respect with your comments.