Montclair Police Department
Police Blotter: July 11, 2023 – July18, 2023
Entered Vehicles
During the week of July 11, 2023 through July 18, 2023, vehicles were entered on Pleasant Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Undercliff Road. In most cases, the vehicles were left unlocked. In one incident, the passenger side window was shattered and a Loius Vuitton bag valued at $1000.00 was stolen.
Counterfeiting
July 11, 2023 (Church Street): The complainant reported that over the course of several weeks, an individual entered his business, Wall Flats, and passed counterfeit $100.00 bills. The suspect received change during each transaction. At this time, the loss to the business is approximately
$225.00.
Motor Vehicle Crime
July 12, 2023 (Highland Avenue): The resident reported that his 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan was stolen from his driveway during the overnight hours. It was recovered the following day on Allen Street in Irvington.
July 13, 2023 (Bloomfield Avenue): The complainant reported that his 2019 Honda Accord was stolen while he left it unattended to pick up a food order. Upon exiting, he observed it fleeing east on Bloomfield Avenue. The vehicle contained his iPhone 14. The vehicle was recovered the following day in Newark.
July 17, 2023 (Maple Avenue): The complainant reported that she was walking her father to the rear of the residence leaving her aunt sitting in the rear of a 2023 Porsche Macan. The victim reported three males wearing sweatshirts covering their faces entered the Porsche and attempted to drive away. When the victim screamed and the suspects saw that the vehicle was occupied, they fled from the vehicle and entered Glenfield Park.
Suspicious Incident
July 14, 2023 (Valley Road): At approximately 4:00 AM, an officer conducting store checks in the area of Valley Road and Van Vleck Street observed a suspicious male wearing a ski mask peering into the window of Krauzers. When the officer approached, the male quickly entered the passenger side of a grey BMW SUV. The officer attempted to stop the BMW, which fled at a high rate of speed north on Valley Road. A second officer observed the fleeing BMW turn onto Appleton Place (dead end street). Two males fled from the vehicle on foot and evaded capture. The BMW was determined to be stolen from East Rutherford. Entry into Krauzers was not successful.
Gas and Go
July 14, 2023 (Bloomfield Avenue): A black Acura ILX entered the Shell gas station and had the vehicle filled with $50.00 in premium gasoline. The vehicle fled east on Bloomfield Avenue without paying. The vehicle was occupied by four individuals in their mid-twenties.
July 17, 2023 (Bloomfield Avenue): A newer model Lamborghini SUV with temporary registration entered the Shell gas station and received $107.00 worth of gas. The vehicle fled east on Bloomfield Avenue without paying.
July 18, 2023 (Valley Road): A black Audi occupied by three males received $56.00 worth of gas from the Lukoil Station. The vehicle fled west on Lorraine Avenue after not making payment. The Audi was determined to be a stolen vehicle from Cedar Grove.
Burglary
July 17, 2023 (Glenridge Avenue): The complainant reported that someone entered an abandoned building through the rear, most likely by pushing open a boarded-up window. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole two glass window panes and fled through the first-floor rear door.
The window panes measured approximately 5'x2' and were made of stained glass. The complainant valued them at approximately $2500.00 each. In addition, a shop light valued at
$100.00 was stolen.
Arrest
July 14, 2023 (Park Street): A 44-year-old male from Montclair was charged with Defiant Trespass and Disorderly Conduct following a dispute on Park Street.