Two Burglaries Reported In Forked River Over Past Week

Two homes were robbed in the Forked River section of the township over the past week, Police Chief David A. Paprota said.

Police were notified of the first theft around noon on April 9, when a Taylor Lane resident met with Officer Noah Schaffer. The resident reported that someone stole an air conditioning compressor from the side of the home sometime during the past month, the chief said.

The stolen coil was described as possibly being manufactured by Carrier and had an estimated value of $450. The electrical wiring connecting the unit to the house was cut, which caused roughly $1,400 in damages, Paprota said.

The second incident occurred sometime between 3:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on April 12 at a home on Center Street. Police Officers George Resetar and Robert Duffy responded at 6:50 p.m., the chief said.

A non-forced entry was made to the home while the occupants were away. Once inside the home, the suspect or suspects forced open a locked door, he said.

The stolen items from the residence included: a laptop computer, silver coins, and a GPS unit. The value of the stolen property is believed to exceed $500, Paprota said.