Police Searching for Intruder Who Fled from Chatham Home

A man confronted a home intruder in his hallway in the early hours of the morning, and now Chatham police are on the lookout of the suspect who fled when the man yelled at him.

Officers responded to a call at 5:18 a.m. Monday from a resident on Fairmount Avenue near Watchung Avenue who said he heard noises in his home. The intruder ran away from the house when approached. Police believe the suspect entered through an unlocked back door.

The suspect is described as dark-skinned, perhaps black or Latino, wearing a black skull cap and dark clothes. He had flat hair peeking below the cap. He is between 20 and 30 years old, approximately 6 feet tall with a slim build.

Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and CIS Units, Chatham Township Police, Madison Police, Harding Police and Summit Police are assisting in finding the suspect.

“Homeowners should take steps to ensure that all doors and windows are secured, especially before going to bed at night,” said Kevin O’Shea in a Chatham Police press release.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Chatham Borough Police Department Detective Bureau at 973-635-8553.