Crime & Safety

Holmdel Police Dog Leads Police to Discarded Jewelry Boxes

Township K-9 unit investigates a break-in on April 1, on Freemont Lane.

April 1:  A K-9 police dog following the scent of a suspect who allegedly broke into 6 Freemont Lane led police a mile through the woods to a field behind 100 Commons Way, by the Holmdel Commons Shopping Center on Route 35 South.

There, police said they discovered discarded jewelry boxes from the residence's master bedroom. 

Holmdel K-9 Officer William Bernard and his K-9, Harley tracked the suspect or suspects, said police. 

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The owner was away on vacation, and the family members in the area did not have a description or amount of jewelry, said Lt. Michael Smith.

According to the police report, a residential burglar alarm sounded at 8:51 p.m.  Upon arrival while checking the exterior of the residence officers discovered a side window which had been pried open, said police. 

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Holmdel Township Det. Eric Hernando is continuing the investigation.


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