Montclair Police Department
Police Blotter: September 20, 2022 – September 27, 2022
Burglary / Attempted Burglary
September 21, 2022 (Bellegrove Drive): The resident reported that she was in a second floor bedroom and noticed her motion light activated. She looked outside through the window and as she was approaching her rear glass sliding door she heard her screen door shut and observed a male running south down her driveway. The suspect was described as a male in his twenties or thirties, medium build, under 6'0" feet tall. He was wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt which was pulled over his face and dark colored pants. He did not make entry into the home.
September 22, 2022 (Bloomfield Avenue): Employees of Greek Taverna reported that when they arrived for work, they discovered that the cash register was missing. Surveillance video reveals that at approximately 6:00 AM, an unknown suspect entered the restaurant from the Gates Avenue entrance. The suspect steals the register, which contained approximately $400.00 in cash. He was described as a white male, bald or balding with a beard. He is approximately 5'6- 5'8 in height and medium build.
Theft
September 21, 2022 (Claremont Avenue): The resident reported that he was awaiting the delivery of an iPhone 14 Pro. When the delivery company arrived, he was advised by the driver that a male flagged him down a block away from his residence and signed for the package. The suspect said that he was in a hurry and produced an identification. The suspect was described by the driver only as a heavyset Hispanic male.
Suspicious Incident
September 21, 2022 (Buckingham Road): The resident reported that she was alerted by her ring doorbell app of motion in her driveway. Upon checking the app, she observed a male attempting to enter two of her vehicles in her driveway. The doors to the vehicle were locked and the suspect was unable to gain entry. The suspect fled when multiple flood lights were activated. The suspect was described as a male wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and white sneakers