Montclair Police Department
Police Blotter: July 12, 2022 – July 19, 2022
Vandalism
July 13, 2022 (Lackawanna Plaza): The owner of a 2018 Chevy Pickup reported that on three separate occasions, all four of the tires on his vehicle were slashed while parked on Lackawanna Plaza. The tires were valued at approximately $255.00 each.
Burglary / Attempted Burglary
July 13, 2022 (Valley Road): A Valley Road resident reported that he returned home from work and discovered the side door to his residence had been forcefully kicked in. The incident reportedly occurred between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The door was destroyed however, nothing was reported missing by the homeowner.
July 14, 2022 (Bloomfield Avenue): The resident reported that he left his apartment at 6:30 PM and returned at 9:00 AM the following day. Upon his arrival home he discovered his apartment door was broken and pushed in. Entry does not appear to have been successful and nothing was reported missing.
July 16, 2022 (Bloomfield Avenue): The super for The Vestry reported that two males vandalized the garage door to the complex and appeared to attempt entry. Surveillance video shows two males in the parking lot. One male is seen approaching the closed garage door and pushes a panel out of the housing. Both suspects approach the garage door and remove a second panel. The suspects are seen sticking their heads, arms, and shoulders into the new opening in an attempt to climb in. They are unsuccessful and leave the area.
Motor Vehicle Crime
July 15, 2022 (Franklin Place): The complainant reported that while sitting in his living room, he observed an unknown male attempting to gain access into his 2021 BMW X3. The complainant ran outside and the suspect retreated to an awaiting GMC SUV. The GMC fled east on Washington Avenue into Glen Ridge. The suspect was described as a thin black male, 6’00” tall, wearing a ski mask and a white shirt.
July 17, 2022 (Woodmont Road): A 2019 Range Rover was stolen from a driveway on Woodmont Road. The family had just returned from vacation and the vehicle contained
approximately $20,000 in luggage, clothing, and electronics. The Range Rover was recovered later in the day, abandoned in East Orange.
July 18, 2022 (Enfield Road): The resident reported that his 2016 Land Rover was stolen from his driveway. The vehicle was left running while items were being carried into the house. It was recovered abandoned in Newark the morning of July 19, 2022.
Arrests
July 13, 2022 (Claremont Avenue): A 49 year old male from Newark, NJ was arrested on outstanding warrants from the New Jersey State Police, Union, Newark, Roselle, and Trenton.
July 14, 2022 (South Park Street): An 18 year old male from Bloomfield was charged with Simple Assault following a disturbance on South Park Street.
July 15, 2022 (Claremont Avenue): A 27 year old male from East Orange was charged with Fraud and Credit Card Theft after attempting to purchase gas using a stolen credit card.
July 16, 2022 (South Park Street): A 32 year old male from Montclair was charged with Disorderly Conduct following an altercation on South Park Street.
July 16, 2022 (Valley Road): A 66 year old male from Newark was charged with Criminal Mischief after shattering the windshield of an Uber following a fare dispute.