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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