Montclair Cops Make Arrest After Car Stolen Near Drug Store: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A pair of cars were stolen in Montclair last week, although both were eventually recovered – one with the help of local police, authorities said.

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

Jan. 3 (Claremont Avenue) – “The victim reported that he was using the MoneyGram machine inside of CVS when he placed his keys down. After using the machine, he discovered his keys were missing. When he exited the store, he discovered that his vehicle, a 2008 Toyota Yaris, had been stolen. Officers patrolling the area observed the vehicle in the area of Pine Street and Glenridge Avenue. The officers were able to stop the vehicle. A 19-year-old male from East Orange was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, eluding and resisting arrest.”

Jan. 9 (Harrison Avenue) – “A resident reported that she was warming up her 2016 Mercedes Benz SCL unattended. When she exited her home, she discovered the vehicle was gone. It was recovered on South 18th Street in Newark later in the day.”

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