Officers from surrounding towns and a Bergen County Sheriff's K-9 unit rushed to the area after being alerted shortly before 10:30 a.m. Aug. 14, Allendale Police Chief Michael T. Dillon said.
They conducted a primary search along the railroad tracks off Trotters Lane and West Orchard Street, residents said.
The intruder apparently suffered a facial injury in the scuffle, responders said.
He was otherwise described as 5-foot-9 and wearing all black.******
ANYONE who might have seen the intruder, or knows where to find him, is asked to contact Allendale police immediately: (201) 825-1900.
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