Rochelle Park burglar apologizes to homeowner, flees with jewelry

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: “I’m sorry,” a burglar told an elderly Rochelle Park woman who walked in on him as he dashed out her front door with a bag full of her jewelry early this afternoon, authorities told CLIFFVIEW PILOT.

Photo Credit: *Cliffview Pilot File Photo*

Jerry DeMarco

10/15/2014 6:03 p.m.

The thief was described as Hispanic, in his late 20s to early 30s, about 5-foot-10 to 6 feet tall with a thin build, andwearing a blue and white t-shirt, jeans and what are believed to be Air Jordan sneakers.

The Catherine Street resident returned home around noon to find her back door kicked in, so she went inside, Detective James DePreta told CLIFFVIEW PILOT.

He apparently heard her coming and came running down the stairs from her master bedroom, apologizing as he bolted past.

Witnesses reported last seeing him running down Lincoln Avenue. “He might have gotten into a car on the highway,” DePreta said.

ANYONE with information that could help find the thief is asked to call Rochelle Park PD: (201) 843-1515

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