Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident
Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Cop Injured, Teen caught after late-night car burglary attempt in Gloucester Township

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February 15, 2026

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 16-year-old male was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he attempted to break into a vehicle in the Sicklerville section of the township and then fled from responding officers.

Authorities said Gloucester Township police were called to Whitall Drive around 12:33 a.m. on February 14 after a resident reported an attempted vehicle burglary in progress. Before officers arrived, the suspect fled on foot.

A broadcast description of the suspect quickly went out to patrol units, and a passing driver flagged down an officer to report someone matching the description running into the nearby Terrestria development. Officers located the teen a short time later, but he ignored commands to stop and took off running.

After a brief chase, police apprehended the juvenile and found him carrying tools commonly used in burglaries. One officer suffered a minor injury during the pursuit.

Juvenile faces multiple charges

The 16-year-old was taken to Gloucester Township Police Headquarters, charged on a juvenile complaint, and later released pending court proceedings. Charges include criminal attempted burglary, resisting arrest by flight, possession of burglar tools, and criminal mischief.

  • 16-year-old suspect arrested after attempted car burglary
  • Officers pursued the teen through the Terrestria development
  • One officer sustained a minor injury during the arrest

Police reminded residents to lock their vehicles, remove valuables, and report suspicious activity immediately.

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