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Police Searching For Man Observed Trying Door Handles On Old Church Road

Law enforcement officials continue to get numerous reports of unlocked cars being entered

A resident on Old Church Road, Toms River, reported on Friday that on Thursday morning at around 6 a.m. she witnessed a male trying door handles on her neighbor's cars, according to a official.

When the resident went to approach the suspect he entered a four-door bluish-green Toyota and fled the area. Later she realized the suspect entered her unlocked vehicle, broke a pair of glasses but removed no proceeds. 

The suspect is described as white with a thin build, about 5'9" tall. He was last seen wearing beige shorts, a black shirt, and white socks and sneakers.

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The incident is being investigated by Toms River Police Officer Travis Seaman.

Police said they continue to get numerous reports of unlocked vehicles being entered throughout the township.

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