Daniel Malinowski, 30, is accused of breaking into Saunders Jeweler’s in Flemington before escaping through a broken window around 12:35 a.m. Monday, borough police said.
Officers arrived at the scene within minutes and found Malinoswki attempting to cross Route 202 South, police said.
Malinoswki, of Whitehouse Station, was arrested following after struggling with officers, police said.
No stolen items were found following a K9 search of the area, police said.
Malinoswki was charged with criminal mischief, burglary and resisting arrest. He was being held at the Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office.
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