Gloucester Township Police Media Release- Gloucester Township Police Locate and Arrest Serial Car Burglar 11-22-2022
On Tuesday, November 22nd 2022, at approximately 2230 hours, GTPD was dispatched to the area of Bluestone Circle for a reported vehicle burglary. GTPD received several additional calls for a report of a male subject burglarizing more vehicles. The suspect attempted to burglarize a total of five vehicles and successfully made entry into three unlocked vehicles, where the suspect was able to steal loose change.
GTPD Patrol Officers responded to the development and quickly located the suspect, Calvin Roane traveling on a bicycle in the area of Mullen Drive. Calvin Roane resisted arrested by forcefully pulling away from officers. Officers quickly and safely got Calvin Roane under control and placed him under arrest. No injuries were sustained.
The valuable teamwork and essential communication between the public, GTPD Patrol Officers, and GTPD Detectives resulted in a successful investigation. Calvin Roane was found to be responsible for several vehicle burglaries in the Cobblestone area. He was charged with three counts of burglary (3rd degree), two counts of criminal attempt burglary (3rd degree), resisting arrest (disorderly persons offense), and theft (disorderly persons offense).
Calvin Roane was remanded to Camden County Correctional Facility in accordance with the New Jersey Criminal Justice Reform Act (Bail Reform Act).
Arrest: Calvin Roane, 35 YOA, 600 block of Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102
The Gloucester Township Police Department would like to remind you that PREVENTION IS KEY. There are many tips on how to prevent car burglaries. A vast majority of car burglaries happen to unlocked vehicles; therefore, GTPD would like to remind residents to lock your vehicle doors and close the windows.
• ALWAYS lock all doors and close windows.
• REMOVE any valuable items in your vehicle. Items and currency that are left in the vehicle should be kept out of sight.
• Park in a well-lit area during evening hours. If you park in a garage make sure it is locked.
• Set an alarm or use anti-theft devices.
• Call the Gloucester Township Police Department if you see any suspicious and/or criminal activity in the area. Residents can contact our 24 Hour Telecommunications Center (Dispatch) at 856-228-4500 or simply call 9-1-1.
Date: 11/22/2022
Incident location: Cobblestone Farms (Sicklerville Section of Gloucester Township)
Case Number: 2022-54206 / 2022-54210 / 2022-54211
Media Release By: Lt. Anthony Massi #222
Approved: Captain Jason Gittens #134
