Homeowner Injured Chasing Masked Burglars: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. Police in Wayne said a homeowner needed stitches on his head after he fell while chasing masked burglars from his home. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Authorities are still looking to identify a vehicle after a fatal hit-and-run earlier this week. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A new Bruce Springsteen movie will be filming in Asbury Park, Morris County and the Meadowlands — and the crew is searching for New Jersey residents to be extras. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Police are searching for a Moorestown woman who last contacted family when car broke down on the Jersey Shore. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Homelessness is on the rise in New Jersey, with the state seeing a nearly 24 percent increase since last year, a new report says. (Read more on Patch.)