Crime & Safety

In Montclair: Cemetery Mausoleum Theft, Church Burglary Attempt Reported

Montclair police said that the incidents took place at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, an Elm Street Church and on Harrison Avenue.

Montclair, NJ – Montclair police stated that two unusual theft and attempted burglary incidents were reported in the township last week.

According to the Montclair Police Department, the following incidents took place:

  • May 16 - (Mt. Hebron Cemetery) - Numerous slabs of chocolate mahogany granite crypt fronts were stolen from the mausoleum construction project site. 
  • May 17 - (Elm Street, Montclair Fellowship Tabernacle Church) - Attempted burglary to two storage containers on the property. Nothing was reported missing. 

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