A New Jersey man has been accused of burglary after he allegedly inadvertently dialed 911 and revealed his plans to the authorities

Police said that they overheard 42-year-old Scott Robert Esser discussing with an accomplice his plan to break into houses, empty drawers, steal watches and smash a back door, according to court documents, New Jersey-based news website NJ reported.

Authorities have described the call as an errant, open-line emergency phone call "commonly referred to as a 'butt dial."'

Esser was placed under arrest on July 29 and is being held at the Somerset County Jail. Police said that they found jewelry, electronic devices, a PlayStation 4 console, a .38 Caliber handgun, U.S. Bonds worth around $11,300 and burglary tools after conducting a search of his vehicle.

Esser has been indicted on charges including burglary and theft among other charges in relation to burglaries in Branchburg and Stafford townships and Berkeley Heights, Fox News reported. His bail has been set at $100,000.