Police say suspect was caught on home surveillance and later found with weapons, tools, and stolen items
Absecon, NJ — A man accused of trying to break into vehicles in a residential neighborhood now faces multiple burglary and weapons charges after police linked him to additional incidents, authorities said.
William Bauer Jr., 26, of Absecon, was arrested following an April 12, 2026 investigation that began with a report of attempted car break-ins captured on a home surveillance camera, according to the Absecon Police Department.
Surveillance footage leads to suspect
Officers responded just after 7:00 a.m. after a resident reported a man seen on a Ring camera attempting to open a vehicle.
Police reviewed the footage, which showed the suspect walking onto the property and pulling on a car door handle. A short time later, officers located Bauer in the area and detained him.
Arrest reveals weapons, tools, and stolen property
During the investigation, officers said Bauer was found in possession of various items. A search conducted after his arrest uncovered drug paraphernalia, weapons, burglary tools, and a significant amount of personal property believed to have been taken from multiple vehicles.
Authorities later determined Bauer was connected to additional vehicle burglaries in the area.
Key Points
• Absecon man arrested after attempted vehicle break-ins caught on camera
• Police recovered weapons, burglary tools, and suspected stolen property
• Suspect charged in multiple burglary and theft-related incidents
Multiple charges filed
Bauer has been charged with criminal attempt to commit burglary, criminal trespass, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools, unlawful possession of a weapon, and certain persons not to possess a weapon.
Police said additional burglary and theft-related charges were filed after further investigation linked him to other incidents.
Ongoing case status
Bauer was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility on a warrant and remains in custody as the case proceeds. Authorities emphasize that all charges are accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.