Montclair Police Department
Police Blotter: August 29, 2023 – September 5, 2023
Theft
August 30, 2023 (South Park Street): The complainant reported that he was inside of Urban Outfitters and left his black GT Mountain Bike with light blue lettering on the side of the building near the bench unsecured. When he returned the bicycle was gone. Witnesses reported seeing a tall, thin black male in either his 50's or 60's take the bike. He was further described as wearing ripped jeans, a bicycle helmet with grocery bags on his head under the helmet and gray stubble facial hair and was very "wide-eyed". The bike was valued at approximately $800.00.
September 1, 2023 (Upper Mountain Avenue): The victim reported that approximately sixty-five to eighty-five pieces of blue aluminum scaffolding was stolen from his property. A neighbor reported observing a pick-up truck loading the scaffolding the previous night. According to the victim, each scaffolding piece costs $362.00 and he said it was around 65-85 pieces.
Entered Vehicles
August 31, 2023 (Cross Street): The complainant reported that his wallet was stolen from his unsecured parked vehicle during the overnight hours. Unauthorized credit card purchases were reportedly made in Newark and New York City after the theft.
Burglary
September 1, 2023 (New Street): The resident reported that his apartment was entered while he was out running errands. Entry was made through an unlocked rear door. The apartment was ransacked, however, at the time of the report, it was unknown if anything was stolen.
Arrests
August 29, 2023 (Claremont Avenue): A 43-year-old male from Belleville, NJ was charged with shoplifting from CVS Pharmacy. He was found to have seventeen personal hygiene items concealed in his sweatshirt.
September 2, 2023 (Bellevue Avenue): A 44 -year-old male from Bloomfield, NJ was charged with Possession of a Weapon (Baseball Bat) and Terroristic Threats following a disturbance on Bellevue Avenue.
September 3, 2023 (Union Street): At approximately 11:14 PM, officers were dispatched to a Union Street residence on a report of a burglary in progress. Responding officers located the suspect, a 45-year-old male from Hamilton, NJ, attempting to gain entry through a rear door. He was charged with Criminal Attempt Burglary and Possession of a controlled dangerous substance after narcotics were found in his possession.