Police have arrested an East Windsor man in connection with a string of residential burglaries that occurred in Ewing Township last week.
Austin Pember, 24, was charged with burglary, theft, credit card theft, trespassing and attempted burglary, the Ewing Township Police Department announced on Aug. 5.
The charges stem from six break-ins that occurred overnight between Monday, July 28, and Tuesday, July 29, in the River Road, Scudder Road, and Bernard Drive neighborhoods.
In several cases, suspects located keys inside the homes and used them to steal vehicles parked outside.
On July 31, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in Trenton, where officers recovered evidence linking Pember to the Ewing burglaries.
“This case is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our officers and detectives, as well as the collaboration of law enforcement county wide,” said Police Chief Al Rhodes.
“We remain committed to protecting our community and bringing justice to the victims of these crimes,” Chief Rhodes said.
The Chief also thanked patrol officers, detectives, crime scene investigators, evidence technicians, the East Windsor Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service for their assistance in the case.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police said additional charges may be filed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Dave Massi at 609-882-1313 ext. 5566 or by email at dmassi@ewingnj.org.
Meanwhile, authorities continue to urge residents to remain vigilant and review their home security measures. They recommend the following burglary prevention tips:
Lock all doors and windows, even when at home.Install a home security system with alarms and cameras.Use motion-activated or smart exterior lighting.Keep valuables out of view from windows.Avoid posting vacation plans on social media until after returning.Always secure garages and doors that lead into the home.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
