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GTPD Media Release- Two Juveniles Arrested For Motor Vehicle Burglaries In Blackwood Section of Gloucester Township
Gloucester Township Police Media Release- Two Juveniles Arrested For Motor Vehicle Burglaries In Blackwood Section of Gloucester Township
On Friday, October 14, 2022, at approximately 11:19 PM, Gloucester Township Police were dispatched to the area of Blackwood Estates Subdivision in the Blackwood Section of Gloucester Township for a resident observing three subjects dressed in dark clothing trying door handles of vehicles parked in the street.
The subjects fled through the yards of neighboring residences. Two subjects were apprehended after a short foot pursuit through several yards. Proceeds were located on their persons and in their backpacks which belonged to residents in the area. Additional items were located on nearby streets that are believed to be proceeds from additional burglaries.
At this time, five vehicle burglary attempts were uncovered and one burglary and theft was committed. The Camden County Prosecutors Office Juvenile Unit assisted. The juveniles were processed and released to family members on pending Family Court hearings
Arrested:
15 YOA Male from the 400 Block of Black Horse Pike, Blackwood: 3rd Degree Burglary / 4th Degree Criminal Attempt (Burglary) / 4th Theft of Credit Cards
16 YOA Male from the 100 Block of Villas Court, Clementon: 4th Degree Criminal Attempt (Burglary)
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Gloucester Township residents observing suspicious and/ or criminal acts in progress should immediately call Gloucester Township Police at 856-228-4500. If you have Emergency CALL 911.
Address/Location
Gloucester Township Police Department
1261 Chews Landing Rd
Clementon, NJ 08021
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 856-228-4500
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