Nutley Christmas Decorations Reported Missing All Over Town

NUTLEY, NJ — About three months ago, a wave of religious statue thefts hit Nutley during which more than 30 items went missing. Now another item is reportedly disappearing in town: Christmas lights.

Nutley police say that at least four separate instances of stolen holiday-themed light projectors and laser lights have been reported in town over the past few weeks.

The holiday thefts come after a wave of religious statue thefts this autumn, during which a teen allegedly stole dozens of lawn ornaments to sell online.

• See related article: Stealing St. Anthony: Religious Statue Theft Wave Hits Nutley
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Nutley police said that the following incidents were recently reported in town.

• 11/27: Howard Place – The residents reported that when they came out of their home they noticed their “Laser Christmas Lights Projector” was missing from their front lawn. The projector was valued at $50. The area was checked for surveillance and any information will be turned over to the Detective Bureau.
• 12/3: Milton Avenue – Officers responded to the area regarding the theft of a holiday motion light. Last night both lights were outside of the home illuminated and operating properly. This morning one of the lights was found to be missing. The value is estimated at approximately $50
• 12/3: East Passaic Avenue – Homeowners reported the theft of two laser Christmas lights from their front lawn. They were last seen operating the evening before and were found missing this morning. No further information at this time
• 12/5: Pershing Avenue – A Christmas decoration projector was taken from the front of a residence. Estimated value was approximately $50. The victim does not know of anyone that may have taken the item.

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