LINDEN, NJ – Michael Gobel, 31, of Linden has been arrested and charged with burglary after he allegedly illegally entered a parked vehicle.
At approximately 10:30pm on January 22, 2022 Officers responded to the area of Raritan Road and North Wood Ave after residents confronted a man who allegedly entered their vehicle while it was parked in the driveway. The suspect, later identified as Gobel, immediately ran from the scene. He was located in a nearby backyard and taken into custody without further incident.
“This arrest is a great example of how timely reports of criminal activity to Police lead to arrests,” said Police Chief David Hart. “I want to thank the citizens who reported this incident and played a vital role in this arrest, and I encourage all citizens take precautions and lock their vehicles to prevent these crimes of opportunity.”
Gobel is charged with third-degree burglary and a related trespassing offense. He was committed to the Union County Jail pending a scheduled appearance in Superior Court.