Crime & Safety

Cash, Electronics Stolen in Scotch Plains Burglary

Valleyscent Avenue resident told police money, Xbox and laptop were taken.

A Valleyscent Avenue resident in Scotch Plains reported on Nov. 21 being a victim of a burglary, according to police reports.

The resident stated that sometime overnight his home was entered and an undetermined amount of cash, an Xbox valued at approximately $250 and a laptop valued at approximately $500 were stolen, police said.

Entrance was gained by forcing open the front window, according to police.

Correction: Scotch Plains Police have notified us that this burglary took place on Valleyscent Avenue, not Gary Court, which was a misprint in their blotter. We have corrected the location.

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