ERMA — On Nov. 20 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Lower Township Police responded to a report of a burglary and theft of approximately $3000 cash from the Knights of Columbus Social Club located on Breakwater Road.

Upon police arrival, a check of the interior and exterior proved negative for any suspects. No apparent physical damage had been caused during the entry so it was unsure whether entry was made with a key.

Detectives responded and processed the scene for any latent prints and other items of evidentiary value.

NORTH CAPE MAY — On Sunday, Nov. 23, the Lower Township Police at approximately 5:30 a.m. responded to a report of a male entering a home on Widgeon Way by kicking in the door.

According to a police report, the sound of the door being kicked in woke the occupants. Upon discovering the home was occupied, the suspect stated that it was cold outside before fleeing.

Police said the area was searched for the suspect and a K-9 unit from the Cape May County Sheriffs Department was called.

CAPE MAY — Police here Tuesday, Nov. 25 announced that they have arrested a suspect in an early morning Beach Drive residential burglary.

According to a release, Officer Kenneth Cooper, while on car patrol at approximately 4:28 a.m., observed an open door on the second floor of a residence located at Beach Drive and Patterson Avenue.

Cooper reported seeing a light on in the residence, but no vehicles around the property. Assisted by Officer Kris Mazza, he investigated further.

Cheng's Buffet restaurant in Rio Grande was found burglarized Nov. 22. Photo by Rick Racela.

RIO GRANDE — On Nov. 22 at 7:19 a.m., Middle Township police received a call of a broken window here at the Cheng's Buffett restaurant.

Upon arrival, officers found that someone had gained entry into the business and left the scene.

After contacting the owners and reviewing security tapes, officers learned that a quantity of money was taken along with other items.

A suspect was seen entering the store and then leaving several minutes later.

WILDWOOD- On October 25th at approximately 10:10 a.m, Officers from the Wildwood Police Department Uniformed Patrol Division responded to 428 West Andrews Avenue on a report of a burglary and theft that had just occurred.

While officers were en route to the location of the crime, a physical description, as well as a clothing description of the perpetrator was broadcast by a Wildwood Police Department Communications Officer to the officers responding to the crime scene.

COURT HOUSE — On Oct. 9, Middle Township police responded to 7A Walton Ave. here for an unknown disturbance.

Upon arrival, officers were met by the victim, a 25-year-old female, with a swollen right eye and bloodstains on her arms and shirt, a police report stated.

According to police, the victim reported that three white males came to her residence attempting to collect debt from the day before. The victim told them to return at a reasonable hour. The subjects forced their way inside the home and assaulted the victim before leaving with $60 in cash.

WILDWOOD-- On Saturday afternoon at approximately 5:44 p.m. officers of the Wildwood Police Department Uniform Patrol Division responded to 224 East Montgomery Avenue regarding a burglary in progress call.

Upon arrival at that address, officers located an open window along the east side of the property.

When officers gained entry into the building, they located Russell Hayward, a 47 year-old unemployed cook from Rio Grande inside.

WILDWOOD — A Philadelphia man was arrested here for stealing his own car.

Police responded to a burglary/theft call at approximately 4:53 p.m. on Aug. 31 at Bob’s Auto Body at 401 W. Rio Grande Ave.

Police ascertained that a Caucasian male had allegedly driven a vehicle that was being stored at the property through a secured metal gate and fled the scene.

The vehicle, a 1998 Honda Civic, had been towed from North Wildwood on a parking violation.

Police apprehended the driver, Erick Patterson approximately one hour later.

OCEAN CITY — Police here arrested four juvenile males for stealing surfboards. On July 7 at approximately 5:30 a.m., an officer approached a group of four males riding bicycles and carrying surfboards in the 27th Street area.

All but one of the juveniles fled the scene dropping three surfboards. The other was taken into custody.

Investigation led to the capture of the other juveniles at a home in the 3400 block of Wesley Avenue.

Police said the juveniles took the boards from a garage in the 2500 block of Central Avenue.

STONE HARBOR — On June 29, officers here were dispatched to the area of 85th and 2nd avenues at 3:26 a.m. for a reported car burglary.

A witness observed the subject, Joseph Haenn III standing near her vehicle’s car door, which was standing open.

Haenn, 23, of Lansdale, Pa., then reportedly rode away on a bicycle north on 2nd Avenue. He was picked up 20 minutes later by Avalon police at 52nd Street and Dune Drive and transported back to the scene of the incident for identification.