Prowler on Pinebank Road
On Monday, September 8, 2014 at 920PM, patrol officers were dispatched to a Pinebank Road residence on a report of a breaking and entering in progress. Officers were advised that the homeowner had confronted the actor prior to him making entry and scared him away reporting that the actor fled into the neaby woods. Several officers set up a perimeter surrounding the wooded area while other officers searched the woods with the assistance of a Readington K9 Unit. The NJ State Police Aviation Unit was requested and responded to the scene with a helicopter and assisted in searching the area. Officers did not locate the actor but are looking into a possible suspect that has since been identified. Residents are still always encouraged to report supicious activity to the police department without delay.