Apparent burglary attempt near Orchard Street, Cranford NJ
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BurglaryAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Cranford, New Jersey, investigated a possible residential burglary near Orchard Street. A vehicle believed to be a stolen BMW was reportedly involved. Evidence suggested an attempted entry through a front window showing pry marks, but entry was not gained. The homeowner was returning to the residence while police worked to identify suspects. Nearby units coordinated a search as the vehicle was said to have fled toward the parkway.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:14
Transcript:
00:00
New Jersey Delta Five Six Whiskey Echo Yankee just hit on Orchard in Cranford.
00:10
Three copy.
00:15
Four gravity, show me sliding up north.
00:19
That's confirmed stolen.
00:22
(name withheld) involved in a residential theft.
00:28
How far out is Orchard from our border?
00:33
It's not far.
00:35
It's a little bit before Garwood, heading westbound.
00:40
I received medical.
00:44
Where is he?
00:47
One or two, it's 2nd on the left off of Benson.
00:55
One as well.
01:01
One and two, just be advised, the homeowner will be responding.
01:07
The alarm company did not give an ETA.
01:11
No.
01:13
I'm in the area for that blockage.
01:17
Received.
01:21
One central,
01:23
speaking with the homeowner before I get to it.
01:25
I'm here. We have evidence.
01:27
We're trying to get a description.
01:32
Received.
01:39
It's an attempt on the front window.
01:41
Looks like a pry mark.
01:43
They were unable to gain entry, but it's an attempt.
01:47
Working on description now.
01:51
We're notifying Cranford now.
01:56
Hey 400 to a couple of Southside units, can you guys head up north?
02:00
See if we can hit Gulf Edge and all that area please.
02:04
Great copy.
02:06
Four copies.
02:08
Just be advised, I spoke to Sergeant in Cranford.
02:11
They just chased that BMW up into the parkway.
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Cranford, NJ
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