​Three Arrested After Gloucester​ Car Burglary Spree: Police

GLOUCESTER, NJ — A string of overnight car burglaries in Gloucester Township ended with three men in police custody.

The incident was first reported by a resident of Cherrywood Drive resident. Police said man called 911 around 1:30 a.m. to report he had seen a man inside his car. When the resident confronted the man, he fled.

Police searched the area for a Nissan sedan the caller reported seeing and later pulled it over. Inside were three men and several items believed to have been stolen, authorities said. Six cars were burglarized.

Wesley Smart, 18; Deryck Banks, 18; and Alnias Marshall, 18, were arrested and each were charged with four counts of third degree burglary, two counts of third degree attempted burglary and one disorderly person's offense.

Police said the men were arrested and released on summonses to return to court.

Anyone else who thinks they were the victim of the string of burglaries is asked to call Gloucester police at 856-228-4500 or send an email to police@gtpolice.com. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 856-842-5560 or texting “TIP GLOTWPPD,” along with a message, to 888777. Tips can also be made online