In Montclair: Stolen Car, Catalytic Converter Theft

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Two car-related crimes were reported in Montclair last week, including a stolen vehicle, authorities announced Tuesday.

The Montclair Police Department released the following details about two incidents that recently took place in the township:

April 29 (Hawthorne Place) – “The victim reported that the catalytic converter was removed from her 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The theft occurred during the overnight hours while the vehicle was parked on Hawthorne Place.”

May 2 (Valley Road) – “The victim reported that his 2020 Range Rover was stolen from behind his place of business. At the time of the theft, the vehicle was left unlocked as he was in the process of unloading items. A witness reported observing two individuals exiting a grey BMW and subsequently entering the Range Rover. Both the BMW and the Range Rover then fled the scene at a high rate of speed. The vehicles were then seen entering the CVS parking lot on Valley Road. The occupants of the Range Rover were seen attempting to enter a 2022 Dodge Charger that was parked in the CVS parking lot. The suspects were unsuccessful as the Dodge was locked. The BMW and Range Rover then travelled east on Cooper Avenue towards Park Street. A resident walking on Park Street advised officers that she observed both vehicles stop at a residence on Park Street. Occupants of both vehicles proceeded down the driveway of the residence and attempted to take a BMW SUV that was parked in the driveway. They were unsuccessful and both the BMW and Range Rover were last seen fleeing south on Park Street.”

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