The Ramapo Police Department has announced that a suspect is now in custody following Sunday’s reported attempted burglary on West Carlton Road in the Town of Ramapo.

According to police, the incident occurred on March 29, 2026, when officers responded to a report of a possible interrupted burglary. Detectives from the department’s Investigation Unit immediately launched an active investigation, working throughout the day to gather evidence, review data, and conduct interviews.

As a result of those efforts, a suspect was taken into custody and charged with Burglary in the Second Degree and Assault in the Third Degree. Authorities noted that because the suspect is a juvenile, no additional identifying information will be released.

Police emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community related to this incident. Officials acknowledged that such incidents can be unsettling for residents, and credited the swift and thorough response of officers and detectives for bringing the case to a quick and safe resolution.