Car Crimes In Montclair: Stolen Vehicles, Thefts (Here's Where)

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

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

Sept. 27 (Nishuane Road) – “The victim reported that at some point between 6:30 p.m. and 12:05 a.m., an unknown person entered his BMW. He is unsure if the vehicle was locked. A bag containing $200 in tools was stolen.”

Sept. 27 (Alexander Court) – “The complainant reported that his wallet was removed from his work truck while parked on Alexander Court. The suspect made a purchase at Starbucks in Bloomfield with one of the credit cards in the wallet.”

Sept. 28 (Orange Road) – “The property manager of an Orange Road apartment complex reported that he was alerted by a resident that two males were seen entering several vehicles. A check of the surveillance cameras revealed that one of the suspects was dressed in a black sweat suit with red sneakers while the other suspect was observed wearing a black sweater pulled over his head with blue pants and black sneakers. They were both observed wearing white surgical face masks over their faces while checking for open door handles in the parking lot.”

Sept. 29 (Fairfield Road) – “The victim reported that she left the keys to her 2021 Subaru Forrester in the pocket of her jacket. The jacket was left near the rear door of her workplace. At some point during the day, an unknown person stole the jacket and proceeded to steal her vehicle as well.”

Sept. 30 (Stonehenge Road) – “The victim reported that his 2022 Acura TLX was stolen from his driveway overnight. The keys to the vehicle were mistakenly left in the car. The vehicle was recovered the following day in Irvington.”

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