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🌱 Patch AM: How snowy footprints helped Lakewood police catch an overnight burglar

Also, don't miss Holiday Victorian Afternoon Tea on the Lakewood Patch calendar

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Good morning Lakewood! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How snowy footprints helped Lakewood police catch an overnight burglar
  • See how Lakewood police turned Chanukah into joy for sick children

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Victorian Afternoon Tea.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 58, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Snow Footprints Lead Lakewood Police to Overnight Business Burglary Arrest (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood police arrested a man after following fresh snow footprints to an active overnight burglary at a business on Erica Road. Officers say they found signs of forced entry, detained the suspect without incident, and recovered cash plus credit and ID cards that didn’t belong to him. The investigation by Lakewood police and Ocean County authorities is still ongoing.
   

• PHOTOS: Lakewood Police Foundation Hosts Spectacular Chanukah Party for Children Battling Illness (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood families of children battling illness just enjoyed a large Chanukah party organized by the Lakewood Police Foundation, drawing nearly 200 kids and relatives. With SWAT and K-9 demos, gourmet food, prizes, and long-time community volunteers, organizers say the 14-year tradition aims to bring light and support during a difficult season for many local households.
   

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