Crime & Safety
Masked Men Enter Home, Attack Resident
Early Saturday morning attack under investigation
Two men wearing halloween masks entered a Franklin Lakes home in the middle of the night on Saturday, demanded money and cell phones, and assaulted a 20-year-old resident before leaving without taking anything.
According to Franklin Lakes Police Lt. John Bakelaar, police received a report of a home invasion on Indian Trail Drive at 3 a.m. on July 2. The home was unlocked at the time.
"The victim had hosted a small party shortly before the assault," the report stated. "After his guests had left, the two males entered and demanded money and cell phones."
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The victim was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment.
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On July 5, a Tequesta Drive resident told police that unknown persons had fraudulently used her credit card accounts and Social Security number.
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