CRANFORD, NJ – Police in Cranford are warning residents of multiple residential burglaries overnight on Saturday.
Police were first notified of a burglary on the 200 Block of Cranford Avenue, where a resident reported hearing a loud noise between 9 PM and 10 PM.
The victim discovered damage to a rear kitchen window and screen, indicating that someone had gained entry into the residence.
Another report of a burglary on the 100 Block of Locust Drive was made that night.
The investigating officers confirmed that the suspects entered the house through a door that had been pried open. However, no theft occurred at the location.
In a third break-in, police responded to the first block of Van Buren Avenue on a report of criminal mischief to a rear door, where they confirmed that an attempted burglary had occurred.
All three incidents took place between 9 PM and 10 PM.
Two of the reported burglaries involved homes that were occupied by at least one resident at the time of the break-ins.
Police have identified a white SUV as a vehicle of interest associated with all three events.
Police have launched an active investigation into all three incidents, and anyone with information that may assist the investigations is encouraged to contact Detective Daniel Donnerstag of the Detective Bureau at d-donnerstag@cranfordnj.org or 908-709-4640.