Motor Vehicle Crime
October 4, 2022 (Cambridge Road): A 2018 Mazda CX-5 was reported stolen from a driveway on Cambridge Road. The keys were reported to have been left inside. The vehicle was recovered on October 8, 2022 in Newark. A 22-year-old male from Linden was taken into custody.
October 10, 2022 (Stonebridge Road): The resident reported that she was reviewing her doorbell surveillance when she discovered that an unknown male had entered her BMW a few days prior. The suspect was described as a black male wearing grey sweat pants and a grey hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled over his head. Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle.
Burglary / Theft
October 4, 2022 (Bloomfield Avenue): The manager of The Vestry reported that two males forced open the locked doors to the building and entered the mailroom. The males are seen on surveillance opening envelopes and packages. The suspects were described as in their late teens. One is wearing white and black Nike shoes, gray sweatpants and a hooded gray sweatshirt. He is wearing a skull cap that read "boo boo" across the front of it. The second is wearing dark colored Crocs, black tapered sweatpants and a red Adidas hooded sweatshirt.
October 6, 2022 (Bloomfield Avenue): Employees of Rocky’s Crystals and Minerals reported three juveniles entered the business and stole items. Surveillance shows a light skinned black male with curly hair wearing a white Arianna Grande sweatshirt enter the store with two females. One female appears to be Hispanic with long black hair wearing a black jacket. The other is a white female with long black hair also wearing a dark jacket. All three appear to be in their early teens, possibly middle school age. Surveillance shows them placing several items in their bags before fleeing. It was unknown what was stolen at the time of the report.
October 7, 2022 (Gates Avenue): The resident reported that he was alerted to motion detected on the side of his home. When he checked his surveillance, he observed a male attempting to open the side kitchen door. The male can be described as wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt with hood pulled up over the head, dark pants, and light-colored sneakers. He fled over the fence into a neighboring yard.
October 7, 2022 (Buckingham Road): The resident reported that at 2:07 AM and unidentified male attempted to enter her residence through a side door. The male was wearing what appeared to be a gray jumpsuit. He was unable to make entry and fled into a neighboring yard.
Arrests
October 4, 2022 (Glenridge Avenue): A 32-year-old male from Montclair was charged with Disorderly Conduct following a physical dispute on Glenridge Avenue.
September 29, 2022 (Seymour Street): Officers were working in the area of the Wellmont Theater for the “Almost Dead Tour”. This concert is known to attract individuals who possibly sell and possess toxic chemicals, specifically nitrous oxide. They observed a 21-year-old male from Landisville, PA drop an unknown item in a wooded area on the west side of Seymour Plaza. Officers searched the area and located a large green bag containing a tank holding an unknown chemical, possibly nitrous oxide. Several other tanks were located nearby. The male who dropped the tank was located. He had in his possession multiple packages of balloons and two tank valve knobs. He was subsequently placed under arrest and charged with Toxic Chemical - Sale for purpose of Intoxication and Obstruction. The below pictured items were confiscated from outside of the theater.
Motor Vehicle Crime
October 13, 2022 (Valley Road): The owner of a 2016 Hyundai Sonata reported that her vehicle was entered while she was in Starbucks. When she returned to her vehicle, she discovered that her Apple watch, Microsoft pro surface laptop, and laptop charger was missing from her purse located on the front passenger seat.
October 14, 2022 (Maple Avenue): The victim reported that he parked his 2019 Jeep Cherokee in the area of Maple Avenue and Elmwood Avenue while he attended a game at Glenfield Park.
When he returned the vehicle was gone. He reported that he left the key fob inside the car.
October 17, 2022 (Madison Avenue): The resident reported that three vehicles that were parked in her driveway were entered during the overnight hours. All vehicles were rummaged through. The only reported item missing was a pair of sunglasses.
October 17, 2022 (Beverley Road): The complainant reported that his cell phone and Bank of America debit card was stolen from his work truck while parked on Beverley Road.
October 18, 2022 (Saint Lukes Place): The victim reported that her unlocked vehicle was entered overnight. Approximately $100.00 in cash as well as a $500.00 pair of prescription glasses were taken.
Motor Vehicle Crime
October 18, 2022 (Lincoln Street): The victim reported that his truck was entered while he was working at a Lincoln Street residence. The suspect was captured on home surveillance and is described as a male wearing jeans, a gray hooded sweatshirt inside of a black puffy/bubble jacket, wearing a baseball cap. The victim is missing his house keys, $10.00 in cash, and approximately $40.00 in tools.
October 22, 2022 (Amelia Street): The resident reported that at 1:46AM, his rear security camera captured two individuals dressed in masks and dark clothing, running up his driveway and entering his vehicles. The only reported item missing was a pair of black military style gloves.
October 25, 2022 (Lexington Avenue): A 2011 Kia Sportage was stolen from a driveway on Lexington Avenue. A second vehicle parked in the driveway had been entered and contained the key to the Kia.
Burglary / Theft
October 21, 2022 (North Mountain Avenue): The victim reported that his son’s Mongoose bicycle valued at $150.00 was stolen from Anderson Park. It was reportedly locked to a bush.
October 21, 2022 (Buckingham Road): The resident reported that her home was burglarized between October 18, 2022 and October 21, 2022 while she was away. It is unknown how entry was made as it did not appear to have been forced. The second floor bedrooms were ransacked and an undetermined amount of jewelry was taken.
October 24, 2022 (Undercliff Road): The resident called 911 reporting two individuals attempting to gain entry into his vehicles and residence. The resident was alerted to the attempt by his home surveillance. The suspects were described as a black male wearing a black sweatshirt with white lettering on the back, black facemask, with red and white gloves. The second suspect was a male wearing a light colored sweatshirt. They attempted to enter three of the homeowner’s vehicles however they were all locked and entry was unsuccessful. The suspects then attempted to enter the residence however the doors were also locked. The suspects then fled to an awaiting silver SUV and fled the area.
Arrests
October 20, 2022 (Crestmont Road): A 38-year-old female from Newark was arrested on open warrants out of Newark and the Essex County Sheriffs Department.
October 21, 2022 (Church Street): A 40-year-old male from Orange, NJ was charged with Disorderly Conduct following a dispute on Church Street.
Motor Vehicle Crime
October 26, 2022 (Pleasant Avenue/Ward Place/Rosedale Avenue): In the early morning hours of October 26, 2022, there were multiple reports of entered unlocked vehicles. The reports included vehicles entered on Pleasant Avenue, Ward Place, Rosedale Avenue, Pleasant Way, and Cedar Avenue. The time frame for each theft appears to be between midnight and 2:00AM. The suspects rummaged through each vehicle and took items such as cash, iPhones, chargers, charging cords, clothing, and in one case a wallet. The victim who had his wallet stolen reported unauthorized transactions on his account made in Irvington, NJ. The suspects were described as wearing all black clothing, masks, and gloves.
October 31, 2022 (Linden Avenue): The victim reported that she accidently left her 2017 Honda Pilot unlocked while parked in the driveway. The vehicle contained her wallet and car keys. At approximately 12:49 AM, she discovered her vehicle was stolen.
Theft
October 26, 2022 (South Park Street): The employees at the Verizon store on South Park Street reported that an unknown male entered the store and sat in a chair. While the employee’s attention was diverted, the suspect grabbed two iPhone cell phones that were by the register and ran out of the store. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5'8” in height, early twenties, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, a blue mask and had an Apple Air Pod in one ear. The suspect was last seen running south on South Park Street towards The Crescent. The cellphones were valued at $1700.00.
Assault
October 29, 2022 (New Street): The victim reported that he was walking past the Charles Bullock School when he was approached by three black males. The victim stated that the three suspects asked him for money, and when he told them that he did not have any money, they assaulted him causing injuries to his face. The victim sustained a large laceration on the right side of his nose and a laceration near his left eyebrow. Montclair Ambulance Unit responded to the scene and later transported the victim to St. Joseph's University Medical Center for treatment.
October 30, 2022 (Lackawanna Plaza): The victim reported that he was seated outside of Lackawanna Plaza when he was approached by a Hispanic male who began assaulting him. The suspect took the victim’s cellphone and fled in an unknown direction. The victim sustained contusions to his forehead and underneath his eyes. The suspect was described as a heavy-set Hispanic male, 5'5” in height, riding a blue or silver bicycle, no further description or direction of travel was provided.