Arrest for Theft of Moveable Property and Burglary
On Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 12:53pm, the Newton Police Department received a report of a residential burglary at 137 Mill Street. Patrol Officers responded and learned that an unknown actor(s) reportedly entered the victim’s residence and removed a safe that contained numerous valuables, totaling over $500.00. Investigation at the scene, revealed that the actor(s) entered the residence through an unsecured window and removed the safe.
A check of the property by responding officers revealed that the safe was secreted in a dumpster on the property. The safe was removed and found to be heavily damaged. It was apparent that the actor(s) used a hammer to damage the locking mechanism and were able to pry the door open and remove the contents. A search of a detached garage revealed concrete dust and broken pieces of concrete from inside the safe. A large sledge hammer was also found in the garage.
A canvass of the area was conducted and it was learned that the victim’s upstairs neighbor was home during the burglary.
As a result, the following two individuals were arrested and charged with the following offenses:
Vincent K. Canfield, IV, age 23, of Landing, NJ, was charged with Burglary (N.J.S. 2C:18-2b(1), a Crime of the Third Degree) and Theft of Movable Property (N.J.S. 2C:20-3a, a Crime of the Third Degree).
(The warrant for the arrest of Canfield, IV was issued by Judge James Devine, JMC, who set bail at $20,000.00 no 10%.) Canfield, IV was processed and lodged in the Sussex County Jail in default of bail.
A 12 year old male juvenile from Newton was also charged with Burglary (N.J.S. 2C:18-2b(1), a Crime of the Third Degree) and Theft of Movable Property (N.J.S. 2C:20-3a, a Crime of the Third Degree). He was issued a Juvenile Delinquency Complaint and released to the custody of his mother. The juvenile will have to appear in Family Court at a later date.
Some of the safe’s contents were located and returned to the victim’s family members. Detectives are following up with attempting to locate the remaining valuables.
Investigating Officers:
Ptl. John Flangan, Ptl. Joseph D’Annibale, Detective Thomas Muller
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