Cape May Police Arrest Suspect in Beach Drive Burglary

CAPE MAY — Police here Tuesday, Nov. 25 announced that they have arrested a suspect in an early morning Beach Drive residential burglary.
According to a release, Officer Kenneth Cooper, while on car patrol at approximately 4:28 a.m., observed an open door on the second floor of a residence located at Beach Drive and Patterson Avenue.
Cooper reported seeing a light on in the residence, but no vehicles around the property. Assisted by Officer Kris Mazza, he investigated further.
Officers were able to make contact with the only occupant of the residence, identified as Jonathan T. Behrens, 37, of North Brookfield, Mass. Based on information developed at the scene and after contacting the property owner, the suspect was arrested and charged with burglary.
Behrens was arraigned in Cape May Municipal Court at 9 a.m. He was then placed in county jail being unable to post the $10,000 bail.