GLASSBORO — Police were called just after noon on Jan. 19 to a Madison Avenue home on a report of a burglary.

Officers said the intruder or intruders broke a side window to the home to gain entry, then left through a rear sliding door.

Anyone with information on the break-in, or who may have seen someone in the area at the time, is asked to contact Detective Mike Powell 856-881-1501, ext. 88161 or email tips@glassboropd.org.

— Police were investigating a two similar burglary attempts, only one successful, committed overnight between Jan. 13 and 14.

In one, a Glasswycke Drive resident reported jewelry, safes and cash were taken from his home. Police said the culprit or culprits cut and removed a lower level screen to enter the home.

Screens were cut and removed in the same way at a Ware Drive home, police said. But the intruder or intruders were unable to enter, they added.

Neighbors in the developments in which both incidents occurred reported seeing a dark-colored, compact vehicle in the area of the burglaries.

Police strongly encourage residents to report any suspicious vehicles or people by calling 911 or directly calling borough police at 856-881-1500.

Anyone with information on the Glasswycke or Ware drive incidents is asked to contact Detective Sgt. Highley at 856-881-1501, ext. 88126 or email tips@glassboropd.org.

Contact Joe Green at 856-845-3300 ext. 253 or jgreen@southjerseymedia.com