Charges after police spot man smashing glass door with flashlight

Written by Staff Reports Monday, February 18, 2013 06:16 pm

AVALON – A Burlington County man faces burglary and other offenses after he broke into a home and then tried to outrun police.

On Feb. 17, an Avalon resident contacted borough police at 2:56 a.m. saying that he saw a man in his neighbor’s yard, peering into the windows with a flashlight.

Police identified the man as Michael McCool, 23, of Moorestown. Officers observed him smashing a rear sliding glass door to enter the home. McCool was apprehended after a brief foot chase.

Police say McCool also damaged several other homes nearby.

McCool was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, trespassing and resisting arrest. He was released after posting $25,000 full-cash bail set by the Judge George Neidig of the Avalon Municipal Court.

The case was investigated by Sgt. Jeffrey Christopher and Patrolman Robert Hampf.

Residents are urged to report any suspicious activities by contacting the Avalon Police Department at 967-3411 or dialing 9-1-1.