Ex-Con Wanted on Toms River Burglary Charge

Recovered jewelry and electronic items stolen from a Toms River home on October 8  set investigators on the trail of a suspect who just finished a jail term.

Benjamin Guadalupe's whereabouts haven't been pinpointed, but police say he has ties to Toms River and Vineland, and they believe that he's currently homeless.

The recovered items positively link Guadalupe to the break-in at the house on Old Freehold Road, police said. He is charged with burglary and theft.

Guadalupe is described as 5'9" in height, 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police believe that he is aware of his wanted status and is also nursing a drug habit.

Toms River police take private messages through the department's Facebook page. Detective Steven Bucci is taking information in confidence at 732-349-0150, extension 1300.