2 Burglaries, Home Intrusion Reported In Montclair: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Two burglaries and a home intrusion were reported in Montclair last week, authorities announced Tuesday.

The Montclair Police Department released details about each incident.

April 6 (Warren Place) – Officers responded to an activated home security alarm at a Warren Place residence. One of the patio doors located on the west side of the residence was found to be unlocked and open. All other exterior doors to the residence were closed and locked. Officers spoke with the homeowner, who stated that he observed a suspect via video surveillance camera walking on his property toward the patio door that was opened. The suspect was described as a man wearing black shoes, black pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, black face mask and red/gray gloves. There are no known proceeds or items taken from the property, police said.

April 8 (Elm Street) – A resident reported that upon returning to his apartment, he discovered the front door was ajar. Upon checking the interior, he discovered about $400 missing from his bedroom closet. A Game Boy system and some clothing items were missing as well. There was no description of a suspect provided, police said.

April 10 (Bloomfield Avenue) – The manager at Dunkin’ Donuts reported that he arrived for work in the morning and discovered the cash drawer from the register had been stolen. Surveillance video shows a suspect walking into the building from the rear entry at 3:35 a.m., and is seen leaving at 3:52 a.m. carrying a cardboard box. The suspect was wearing all dark clothing and a hooded sweatshirt. The cash register contained about $150, police said.

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