4 Car Crimes Reported In Montclair Last Week: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Four motor vehicle-related crimes were reported in Montclair last week, authorities announced Tuesday.

The Montclair Police Department released the following details about each incident:

Feb. 28 (North Willow Street) – “The complainant reported that he started his 2013 Volkswagen Passat and it began making a strange sound. He took the vehicle to his mechanic and learned his catalytic converter had been stolen. He believes the theft occurred between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m.”

March 1 (Clinton Avenue) – “The complainant reported that three of his workers had their backpacks stolen from inside of his pickup truck. The backpacks reportedly contained approximately $2,500 total.”

March 3 (Montclair Avenue) – “A resident reported observing two males in ski masks exit a silver Kia and run up to her vehicle (2014 Porsche Cayenne) which was parked in her driveway. The vehicle was locked, and entry was unsuccessful. The suspects then attempted the caller’s neighbor’s vehicle (2022 Audi Q5) which was also locked. The suspects fled in the Kia Sportage, which was reported stolen out of Newark.”

March 5 (Union Street) – “A victim reported that her Jeep Wrangler was entered while parked on Union Street. An unknown object was used to shatter a rear window. A dog grooming kit containing approximately $3,000 in grooming materials was reported stolen.”

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