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Paterson Burglar Apprehended In Wallington: Police

A 57-year-old Paterson resident who broke into a home in Wallington was arrested and charged on Thursday, Sept. 26, police said.

Leon Roberts

Leon Roberts

Photo Credit: Wallington Police

The first burglary occurred on  Main Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 19, when the suspect, later identified as Leon Roberts, forcibly kicked in the front door of the home, Wallington police said in a release. While the homeowner did not report anything missing, the damage to the front door was $500, police said.

On Thursday, Sept. 26, police spotted Roberts in the City of Passaic, officers said. Roberts was wearing the same clothing from his break-in the previous week, police said.

Roberts was charged with burglary, criminal mischief and theft, police said. 

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