Would-Be Burglar Aborts Break-In, Bolts After Busting Cresskill Pharmacy Window: Police

A would-be burglar bolted after breaking a window at a Cresskill pharmacy, authorities said.

Bergen County Sheriff's BCI detective gathers evidence at Hudson Drug at 48 Union Avenue in Cresskill.
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Bergen County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification forensics investigator gathers evidence following what local police said was an aborted burglary at Hudson Drug on Union Avenue in Cresskill.
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A Good Samaritan who was passing by Hudson Drug and saw what was happening dialed 911. The would-be burglar apparently got spooked and split.
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03/21/2023 11:56 a.m.

A passerby who saw the aborted attempt at Hudson Drug on Union Avenue dialed 911 shortly after 8 p.m. Friday, March 17, Capt. Jason Lanzilotti said.

Officers found broken glass and no entry, the captain said Tuesday.

The witness told police the bandit, who ran south on Willow Street, had on dark clothing and a baseball cap, Lanzilotti said.

Patrol units canvassed the area while detectives looked for potential witnesses or surveillance or security video, he said.

Meanwhile, the Bergen County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification collected evidence.

ANYONE who might have witnessed the break-in attempt or has video or other information that can help identify the would-be burglar is asked to contact Cresskill detectives at (201) 568-1400.

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