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George Maztek, 29, had forced his way into a woman's County Avenue apartment, stole an item then fled around 2:40 p.m. June 3, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said.
During the incident, Maztek pushed the resident into a wall causing minor injuries to her hand and arm, police said.
Maztek fled the apartment complex toward Windsor Drive, where he broke into the second floor and was located in a darkened, second-floor office by Police K9 Strobe, Miller said.
Maztek surrendered without incident and was placed under arrest, the chief said.
Evidence from the apartment burglary was recovered and Maztek was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, theft of moveale property and criminal mischief, police said.
He was lodged in the Hudson County Jail, but released later that same day, in accordance with Criminal Justice Reform.
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