Crime & Safety
Man In Surgical Mask Tries To Break Into Car: Montclair Police
A Montclair resident told police he had video footage of a man trying to break into his car. He was wearing a surgical mask.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — A man in a surgical mask allegedly tried to break into a car on Park Street last week, police say.
According to the Montclair Police Department, the victim told officers he saw video footage of a man attempting to enter his vehicle around 3 a.m. on May 15.
The suspect couldn’t get into the vehicle, which was locked, police said.
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The victim said the man was from 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches, and was wearing a surgical mask and dark clothing. He was also carrying a backpack, authorities said.
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