Crime & Safety

2 Illegal Intrusions At Residences In Montclair Last Week: Police

MPD: A man forced his way into an apartment building's vestibule to steal mail, and a home was burglarized overnight.

Illegal entries were reported at two residences in Montclair last week, authorities said Tuesday.
Illegal entries were reported at two residences in Montclair last week, authorities said Tuesday. (File Photo: Alex Mirchuk/Patch)

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Illegal entries were reported at two residences in Montclair last week, authorities said Tuesday.

The Montclair Police Department released the following statements about the incidents, which included a burglary and the attempted theft of mail.

Oct. 31 (Bloomfield Avenue) – “A resident from Bloomfield Avenue reported observing an unknown male force entry into the vestibule of her apartment building and attempt to steal mail from the wall-mounted mailboxes. A description of the suspect was broadcasted to responding units who located the male inside of Popeyes. The suspect, a 20-year-old male from East Orange, was charged with criminal trespass and receiving stolen property after stolen checks were located on him.”

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Nov. 3 (Glenside Terrace) – “A resident reported that his home was entered during the overnight hours. Entry appears to have been gained through a window located on a rear patio. Approximately $120 in cash was taken from two wallets located in the kitchen.”

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