Luxury Car Stolen During Home Burglary In Montclair: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A burglary and an attempted burglary were recently reported in Montclair, police said Tuesday.

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

May 27 (Eagle Rock Way) – “A resident reported that while checking his home's surveillance video, he discovered a male on his property at 3:30 a.m. The resident added that he discovered a cut screen door on an outside porch on the westside of the property. Access was not gained into the home.”

May 29 (South Mountain Avenue) – “A resident reported that an unknown suspect entered his residence and stole two Luis Vutton purses, $500 cash, and his wife's 2023 Mercedes Benz. Entry into the home was gained through a basement door. The door was locked by a hook and eye latch. The suspect then made their way to the first-floor living room, where the suspect took the victim’s wallet, medication and car keys. The suspect then used the keys to steal the vehicle.”

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