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Ocean Township police are asking the public’s help in locating resident Ricardo D. Stridiron [at right below], who is wanted in connection with a Wednesday night home burglary investigation.

Officers responded near 10:20 p.m. Wednesday to a home located between Larchwood Ave and Norwood Ave for a burglar alarm investigation, according to a news release.

Officials said Middletown Township Police Department’s Patrolman Brian McGrogan with his K-9 Jax responded to a request to help track the suspect.

The investigation revealed that Ricardo Stridiron was responsible for the burglary and is currently wanted, according to the news statement.

The 56-year-old is charged with burglary, criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools, and attempted theft.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Stridiron can call the police department at 732-531-1800.

Police Officers Kyle Kane, Joseph Larkins along with Detective Steven Walker and Detective Sergeant Gregory Tongring assisted in the investigation.

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