By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI
Neptune police are investigating several burglaries and break-ins in Ocean Grove over the weekend.
Police said the break-ins took place late Saturday night into Sunday when residents were home.
The incidents happened on Ocean Avenue, Bath Avenue and Atlantic Avenue.
“All of the homes were entered through either open or unlocked windows or doors,” states the release.
Police say items stolen include money, small personal items and electronic devices.
Police patrols went to the homes later Sunday morning after the homeowners discovered the crimes.
In the release police advise residents to be vigilant in locking and securing their homes and to report any suspicious activity to police calling 9-1-1.
The investigations are continuing and the police are asking anybody with information about the crimes to contact Neptune Police Detective Louis Cuevas at (732) 988-8000.
Police are also investigating the theft of a cash bag taken from a step guard on the beachfront Tuesday.
The incident took place at approximately 1:30 p.m. The suspect is described as a white male in his mid to late 20s, approximately five feet 11 inches tall and 180 pounds with an olive complexion and scruffy beard.
He was on a bicycle and approached a step-attendant and grabbed a bank bag containing a small amount of cash from the attendant’s lap.
The subject then rode off on a dark colored multi-speed bicycle. He was last seen wearing a white tee shirt and blue denim shorts or pants.
He was last seen riding south on Central Avenue. The attendant was not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Cuevas.
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