Crime & Safety

Toms River Cops Investigate Burglaries

Burglaries netted jewelry, other items

Toms River Police are investigating two residential burglaries that occurred in the Silver Ridge section of the Township on Thursday, Chief Michael Mastronardy said Friday night.

On William Terrace, a home was entered between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. by unknown suspects who removed over $8,000 in Jewelry from an upstairs bedroom, the chief said.

Officer Witold Paduch is investigating the burglary – and theft of a yellow gold bracelet with diamonds and rubies as well as a white gold diamond engagement ring.

Officer Martin Macdonald and William Hutton are investigating a burglary to a residence on Gem Avenue that occurred between 5:30 and 9 p.m. on Thursday.

Suspects, currently unknown, made entry through an unlocked garage window, then forced open a door leading into the home from the garage, said Mastronardy.  

Taken from the home is an Apple iPod , Effy starfish earrings, a silver necklace, a “jug of change" and some Christmas gifts, police said.

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