Burglars Hit Residence, JR's Mini Mart

Cranford police seek information in two burglaries, one in a Burchfield Avenue residence, another at JR's Mini Mart, that occurred last week.

Officers responded to a residence on Burchfield Avenue on February 17 on the report of a burglary. Police believe the burglary to have occurred between 7:45 a.m. and 12 p.m. The suspect or suspects cut a screen and broke a window in the rear of the residence. It appears only jewelry was taken.

Units responded to a burglary at JR's Mini Mart on Centennial Avenue on February 19. Three suspects allegedly smashed in the front door, entered the store and took money and cigarettes between 2 and 2:20 a.m. A witness said the individuals fled in an older model green van, driving away from Wall Street onto Centennial Avenue. There is no further information on the suspects.  

If anyone has information concerning these burglaries please contact Detective John Swandrak or Ryan Greco at 908-272-2222.

Read about past Cranford burglaries here.