Editor’s note: Authorities have issued this sketch of a suspected burglar who allegedly fired a gun at the dog that chased him from a Morris Township home last weekend.
Here’s more, from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office:
Law Enforcement Release Sketch Related to Alleged Burglary and Shot Fired on Frederick Place in Morris Township.
Law enforcement authorities are releasing a sketch of the suspect alleged to have committed an armed burglary that occurred on the evening of July 29, 2018, in Morris Township, New Jersey.
As previously stated in a July 30th joint press release, on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at approximately 8:15 pm., law enforcement was notified of an alleged burglary, which occurred on Frederick Place in Morris Township.
An unknown suspect, who was armed with a handgun, had attempted to make entry into the rear of a residence.
During this attempt, the resident’s dog chased after the suspect, at which time it is believed that the suspect fired the handgun in the direction of the dog.
The fired shot is believed to have entered into a portion of the home. However, there were no injuries as a result of this event. The home was occupied by the resident at the time of the incident.
The resident of the home has assisted law enforcement in the compilation of a sketch of the alleged suspect. The sketch is attached to this release.
The resident previously provided a description of the suspect as a black male, with an athletic build, approximately 5-6” to 5-8”. The suspect is believed to be in his late 20’s or early 30’s.
The suspect’s hair has been described as short on the sides, with one inch twisted braids on top. He was further reported to be wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, and wearing a black backpack.
Multiple law enforcement agencies have been actively involved in this investigation, including the Morris Township Police Department, the Morristown Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
The investigation is active and ongoing, and law enforcement is seeking the public’s assistance with information.
Anyone with any type of information is encouraged to contact the Morris Township Police at 973-539-0777, Morris Township Detective Justin Crowell at 973-326-7484, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at 973-285-6200, or the Morristown Police Department at 973-538-2200.
In addition, anyone with information regarding this incident may contact the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers Program at www.copcall.org, 973-COP-CALL or by using the free “P3 Tips” app on any mobile device. You will remain completely anonymous.
