Cooking Oil Stolen From Montclair Restaurant, Suspects Charged With Theft: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Two people were charged with theft after police spotted them stealing used cooking oil from a restaurant in Montclair last week, authorities say.

According to the Montclair Police Department, the incident took place on Midland Avenue on Wednesday.

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Police charged a 44-year-old male and a 48-year-old male – both of Newark – with theft.

Last week’s incident hasn’t been the first time that someone has been accused of stealing cooking oil in the township. Similar incidents have been reported on Valley Road, Glenridge Avenue, Park Street and Walnut Street.

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