MORRIS COUNTY — A Newark man has been charged in connection with a series of Dunkin’ Donuts burglaries spanning multiple counties following an extensive investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Crime Reduction Unit, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella.
For approximately two months, from December 2024 through January 2025, law enforcement agencies in New Jersey and New York identified a pattern of commercial burglaries. Detectives linked 14 burglaries, one attempted break-in across Bergen, Middlesex, Morris, and Union counties, and similar incidents in New York.
Burglary Pattern and Investigation
The suspect, 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman, was connected to multiple overnight break-ins at Dunkin’ Donuts locations. Surveillance footage showed a lone suspect prying open locked doors and windows, targeting cash registers, safes, and managers’ offices.
Among the affected locations were three Dunkin’ Donuts in Morris County:
•118 Main Street, Chatham – $795 stolen; $2,750 damage (January 17, 2025, 2:22 a.m.)
•176 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park Borough – $700 stolen; $600 damage (January 17, 2025, 3:00 a.m.)
•329 Route 10 East, East Hanover Township – $1,985.65 stolen (January 17, 2025, 3:45 a.m.)
The full investigation revealed $18,267.16 in stolen cash, $140 in stolen gift cards, and $10,000 in property damage across four counties.
Charges and Arrest
Bowman was charged on February 11 with:
- 14 counts of third-degree burglary
- 1 count of third-degree attempted burglary
- 12 counts of third-degree theft
- 2 counts of third-degree criminal mischief
- 7 counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief
On Tuesday, February 25, Bowman surrendered to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and was taken into custody without incident. He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending his first court appearance in Bergen County Superior Court.
Law enforcement officials praised the multi-jurisdictional efforts that led to Bowman’s identification and arrest, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in solving widespread criminal activities.
Editors Note: The court’s rules require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
