Checks, Cash, Phone, Pills Stolen In Montclair: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Thefts were reported at a restaurant and a home in Montclair last week, authorities announced Tuesday. Stolen items included checks, cash, an iPhone and prescription pills.

According to the Montclair Police Department, the following incidents were recently reported in the township:

Sept. 2 (Lackawanna Plaza) – “An employee of Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken reported that an unknown person entered the restaurant and proceeded into the manager’s office. The suspect grabbed a money deposit bag which contained staff checks and $100, an iPhone 13Max Pro and an iPhone charger. After taking the items, the suspect fled the store and traveled in an unknown direction.”

Sept. 4 (Valley Road) – “A resident reported that while away from his residence, he received a notification on his cellphone from his home security system. Upon reviewing the footage, it showed an unknown person entering his bedroom through an unlocked window. The suspect is seen opening drawers. The suspect left the residence after taking prescription pills as well as $1,750 in cash.”

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