Montclair Thefts: $33K Watches, Catalytic Converter, Designer Bag

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Recent thefts in Montclair have included watches valued at $33,000, a designer bag with thousands of dollars in items inside, a table and a catalytic converter, police say.

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

• July 7 (North Fullerton Avenue) - The victim reports that his bicycle was stolen when left unchained in Rand Park.
• July 10 (Valley Road) - An employee of CVS reports that a female took approximately $30 in merchandise and left the store without paying at approximately 8:55 a.m.
• July 11 (South Park Street) - The complainant reports that a cell phone was stolen after it was left momentarily unattended while charging near the Sienna Building.
• July 11 (North Fullerton Avenue) - The complainant reports that four watches, valued at over $33,000, were stolen from his residence.
• July 13 (Watchung Avenue) - The complainant reports that a designer bag containing $7,000 in clothing, jewelry, and camera equipment was stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
• July 13 (Grove Street) - The complainant reports that $10 was taken from the counter of the Grove Laundromat.
• July 14 (Pine Street) - The complainant reports that the catalytic converter was taken from his vehicle.
• July 16 (South Park Street) - The complainant reports that a watch, valued at $4,500, was stolen from his residence.
• July 16 (Edgemont Road) - The complainant reports that a table was stolen from her property.

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