Man Charged with 63 Counts of Car Burglaries by Tinton Falls Police

Tinton Falls Police charged Rodney Tyler, 19, of Farmingdale on Friday with 63 counts of burglary and thefts to motor vehicles and one count of burglary and theft to a structure in the borough, according to Lt. David Scrivanic.

Tyler was charged following a joint investigation with police departments from Wall Township, Ocean Township, Deal and Rumson. Scrivanic said Wall Twp. Police initiated the arrest after finding Tyler in the vicinity of a burglary.

Tyler was also charged with one count of burglary and theft to a residential shed in Tinton Falls, said Scrivanic.

Det. Keith Terbecki and Det. Joseph Schuler signed the complaints, according to the release.

Tinton Falls Police received numerous reports from residents throughout the spring of motor vehicle break ins. Mostly unlocked cars were targeted and small items were taken, like change and GPS devices.