The Brooklawn Police Department responded to the area of 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for a report of a male attempting to enter parked vehicles. The caller provided officers with home-surveillance video capturing the individual pulling on multiple car door handles.
A male matching the description was located a short time later in the 100 block of Pennsylvania Road. Upon contact, the suspect refused officers’ commands and fled on foot, attempting to hide in several locations. Ofc. Blackiston ultimately located the individual concealed under a U-Haul truck. He was safely taken into custody and identified as Eric A. Hunter (DOB 03/28/1982).
A search incident to arrest revealed multiple stolen credit cards belonging to a victim, along with several gift cards and U.S. currency. A subsequent canvas of the neighborhood showed that Hunter had entered or attempted to enter multiple vehicles. Victims reported that loose change had been taken.
Hunter was charged with multiple counts of Burglary and Theft. Following processing, it was discovered that Hunter had an active warrant for his arrest. He was charged, and he was later turned over to the Woodbury City Police Department for processing, then remanded to the Salem County Correctional Facility.
The Brooklawn Police Department thanks the residents who promptly reported suspicious activity, which played a critical role in the swift apprehension of the suspect. We remind all community members to secure vehicles, remove valuables from view, and report any unusual activity immediately.
Anyone with additional information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Brooklawn Police Department at 856-456-0750 ext.110.