Motor Vehicle Crime
December 9, 2025 (Portland Place): The victim reported that she parked her 2026 Range Rover on Portland Place and walked to Midland Avenue to get her hair done. When she returned two hours later, she discovered her vehicle was gone. The vehicle contained her key fob and some Christmas presents. It was recovered the following day in Newark.
December 10, 2025 (Talbot Street): The complainant reported that he observed an individual entering his 2018 Mercedes Benz GLC in his driveway. The suspect was described as a black male, wearing a black knitted hat, white face mask, black hooded sweatshirt, and gray sweatpants. The complainant exited his residence and confronted the suspect, asking him what he was doing. He stated the suspect then exited the driveway and walked east on Talbot Street, towards Central Avenue.
December 13, 2025 (Elm Street): A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen from the rear of an apartment complex on Elm Street. Shattered glass was observed on the ground where the vehicle had been parked.
Theft
December 9, 2025 (Valley Road): Employees at Acme Supermarket reported that a male customer was having difficulty using the self-service checkout. After growing increasing frustrated, the male proceeded to punch the computer monitor at the customer service desk, knock over a display of gift cards and Redbull cans, shove a Redbull merchandise fridge, stomp on a Redbull can causing it to puncture, and leave the store with the items that he was attempting to pay for. He was described as a black male over 50 years old, approximately 5'8 in height, balding with grey hair, bloodshot yellow tinted eyes, wearing a black jacket.
December 10, 2025 (South Park Street): Employees at 2nd Street Clothing reported that three suspects entered the store and all started to pick items up throughout the store and act as if they were shopping. Moments later, all three suspects meet in the women's department. The female suspect began placing numerous items into her dress pants as well as inside her coat pockets. The female suspect then grabbed a pair of green shoes. All three suspects left the store without making payment. They were last seen walking on South Park Street.
Burglary
December 12, 2025 (Bloomfield Avenue): Surveillance video captured two males enter the foyer area of a Bloomfield Avenue apartment complex. The two males were able to force entry into the main area of the building by bypassing the locked door. Once inside, they proceed to the mailroom but did not leave with any items. The first suspect was described as a tall white male wearing a black hoodie with a grey hood, black joggers, white sneakers, and a white beanie. He had a camouflage backpack. The second suspect was a black male wearing a black "puffer" jacket, jeans, black sneakers, and a black beanie with a skull pattern. He had a tan backpack.
December 13, 21025 (Mission Street): An unknown suspect entered a Mission Street home and stole two packages containing a drone and miscellaneous jewelry. The suspect also took a bicycle. Surveillance video in the area shows the suspect to be a black male wearing a skull cap, black jacket, black pants, and has a gray goatee.
Arrest
December 15, 2025 (Bloomfield Avenue): A 35-year-old male from Montclair was charged with Disorderly Conduct following a disturbance on Bloomfield Avenue.