Two Maplewood Village Businesses Burglarized This Week

Two Maplewood Avenue businesses were burglarized overnight this week, with cash being removed from one business's register and the entire register being removed from the other business.

The burglar or burglars apparently gained entry through the rear door of each establishment sometime after closing time on Jan. 20 and opening on Jan. 21. At the first scene, the cash register was removed. At the second store, approximately $250 was removed from a register.

The Detective Bureau is investigating.

Other items from this week's police blotter:

January 17, 2012: Theft. A Hughes Street resident submitted a police report on behalf of her 16 year old son, alleging that her son’s Jordan sneakers were stolen from a pool locker room at Columbia High School. The sneakers were subsequently recovered. The Youth Aid Bureau and Columbia High School officials are investigating.

January 18, 2012: Theft. A Princeton Street resident reported that on 1/17/12, unknown suspect(s) burglarized his residence. The victim reported that after gaining entry to the home, the suspect(s) removed an Apple iPad, $50.00 in cash, and three gold rings.

January 19, 2012: Theft. A Springfield, NJ resident reported the theft of his wallet from a Springfield Avenue convenience store. The victim reported that after purchasing an item, he left his wallet on the cashier’s counter. An unknown male then picked up the wallet, and handed it to another man outside the store.

January 20, 2012: Vehicle Theft. A Fernwood Road resident reported that he left his 2009 Lexus running in his driveway at approximately 8:15 a.m. When he returned to the vehicle, it was gone.