ICYMI: Montgomery Synagogue Burglary Surveillance Released

MONTGOMERY, NJ — Authorities have released the surveillance footage from Congregation Kehilat Shalom showing a man police suspected of burglarizing the synagogue. A July 9 news release included a black and white photo, but the new video is color and higher quality.

According to the release, police responded to the synagogue, at 253 Belle Mead Griggstown Rd. just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, on an activated burglar alarm. When they arrived, they found a door unsecured.

The suspect, in the video below, is described as a white male, between 17 and 25 years old, with brown hair and an average build. He was wearing a white printed T-shirt, gray athletic shorts and tan low-cut work boots with white soles, the release says.

The release did not include what was stolen from the synagogue.

Authorities ask that anybody with information on the suspect or burglary come forward by calling the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at 908-231-7100 or the Montgomery Township Police Department at 908-359-3222.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can use the STOPit app, which allows citizens to provide photos and videos to police. The access code is SOMERSETNJ.

Citizens can also anonymously report information to the Somerset County Crime Stoppers' Tip Line at 888-577-TIPS (8477).