Burglary, Attempted Burglary In Montclair On Same Day: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A burglary and an attempted burglary were reported in Montclair on the same day last week, authorities announced Tuesday.

The Montclair Police Department released the following details about the incidents, which took place on June 2:

• South Fullerton Avenue – “A resident reported that her wallet was stolen from her house at some point between 4 and 7 p.m. The wallet was inside of a purse that was hanging by a rear door. There were no signs of forced entry, however, the rear door where the purse was located was unlocked.”
• Washington Avenue – “A resident reported that he was getting ready for work at approximately 5:10 a.m. when he heard a noise that sounded like something ‘sliding and falling’ coming from the kitchen. When he walked into the kitchen, he noticed the window and the window screen to a window facing the backyard were pushed open. There were two outdoor patio chairs directly under the open window. The resident also found the gate to the backyard was completely open, and there were shoe prints from the dew in the grass that started on his walkway and continued to the backyard of the residence, as well as up the stairs leading to the door on the side of the residence. The suspect(s) attempted to gain entry through the side door as well, but were unsuccessful due to the door being locked. There is no suspect description.”

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