Jason N. Amador, 18, of Newark; Rahiem A. Maldonado, 23, of Newark; Altamir L. Thornton, 22, of Newark; and a 17-year-old from Woodbridge were identified as the individuals behind a burglary spree that hit homes in Englewood, Cresskill, Paramus, and Tenafly during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
Two of the suspects — Maldonado and Thornton — were already behind bars: The pair had been arrested in connection with a high-profile armed robbery that occurred in Englewood during Summer 2024. They were also linked to a violent home invasion and carjacking in Union Township in September 2024, authorities said.
In each burglary on Nov. 26, residents were home when the break-ins occurred — and in some incidents, they were awakened by the sounds of intruders or the sudden activation of their security alarms, police said. At least one suspect was seen holding a crowbar on surveillance video, and the group was observed arriving and fleeing in a dark-colored SUV, authorities said…