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Even though lights go on, the hoodied intruder -- whose face and hands were covered -- tries opening a window, then cases the exterior of the house for a way to get in.
The sneaker- and sweatpants-wearing burglar then hears the chirp of a police siren and flees into nearby woods.
The East Hill homeowner posted Ring videos of the incident, which occurred between 10:30 and 11 p.m. Thursday.
Police are hoping someone recognizes the distinctive jacket and contacts them.
The Bergenfield-Bogota-Englewood-Teaneck-Hackensack CrimeStoppers Group offers cash rewards up to $1,000 for any information that significantly aids in any police investigation, Deputy Police Chief Gregory Halstead said.
Callers can leave a tip any time of day on the CrimeStoppers website at bergencrimestoppers.org or call (844) 466-6789.
Or you can call city detectives directly: (201) 568-4875.
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