Montclair Police Blotter: Home Burglary / Smashed Car Windows / Stolen Toolbox / Attempted Theft

Editor’s Note: The following incidents are reprinted directly from the Montclair police blotter, a listing of selected reports that may not include the full scope of activity in the area. All of the following incidents are accusations, and all suspects should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

5-31-2016 (Sherman Street) A parked motor vehicle had its rear window smashed.

5-31-2016 (Franklin Avenue) Burglary to a vacant home currently under construction. Access was gained by breaking a window. It is unknown if anything was taken in this incident.

6-2-2016 (Forest Street) Theft of a purse from an unlocked motor vehicle. The purse contained a checkbook and personal documents. 

6-2-2016 (Bloomfield Avenue) Theft of a delivered package from an apartment building lobby.  The package contained landscaping tools. 

6-2-2016 (Pine Street) Theft of a bicycle from the side yard of a residence. 

6-6-2016 (Union Street) Theft of a toolbox from a construction site. The tool box contained numerous hand tools. 

6-2-2016 (Orange Road) A vehicle parked on the street had its rear window smashed.

6-7-2016 (Union Street) Attempted theft from a motor vehicle. The suspect is described as a male about 5 feet 10 inches, slender built, about 25y/o wearing a blue hat, white shirt and blue jeans. 

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