Recognize him? Sought in Monmouth car burglary probe

An investigation of Monday car burglaries in Monmouth's Township of Ocean yields no arrests thus far - but a surveillance camera reveals a possible suspect.

Police seek the identity of the individual in the photo at right. He allegedly tried to enter a locked car in the Wannamassa section, where several unlocked cars were reported ransacked in the early morning of July 18.

If you can identify him, there are several ways to reach police. Detective Michael Legg's phone line is 732-531-1800, ext. 2236. Township of Ocean's detective bureau is 732-531-1428. Crime tips can be left at 732-531-3323, or mailed to crimetips@oceantwp.org.

You can also correspond through the Township of Ocean PD Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Police urge residents and visitors to be sure that cars left alone are locked, and that valuables such as wallets and electronic devices are not left in view inside.