Suspected trespasser falls in trench

By 6abc
EGG HARBOR TWP., N.J. - January 19, 2012

One of the men had to be rescued after he fell into a 15-foot trench.

It happened at the old Atlantic City Electric headquarters on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township around 1 a.m. Thursday.

Police believe the men may have broken into the facility to steal copper.

The man who fell into the trench was flown to the hospital with two broken ankles.

So far, police haven't filed any charges.

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