Montclair Thefts Include Car, Bike, Purse: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Several thefts took place in Montclair last week, despite an ongoing state of emergency due to the new coronavirus, authorities said.

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

• March 28 (South Mountain Avenue) - The complainant reports that a pair of sunglasses and loose change were stolen from his motor vehicle, which had been left unlocked prior to the theft.
• March 31 (Stonebridge Road) - "The complainant reports that the driver’s side front window to her motor vehicle was broken with a rock and a bag containing gym equipment was stolen from her vehicle."
• March 31 (Valley Road) - "An employee at CVS reports that a male left the store shortly after noon without paying for over $115 in merchandise. The suspect is described as a male, 5’9” tall. 30-40 years old, last seen wearing a burgundy sweatshirt and a baseball cap."
• April 1 (Glenridge Avenue) - "The complainant reports that her Varis mountain bike, valued at $600, was stolen."
• April 1 (Warren Place) - "The complainant reports that an iPhone was stolen from her motor vehicle."
• April 3 (Maple Avenue) - "The complainant reports that a package containing $200 in merchandise was stolen from his property. A possible suspect is described as a male, 5’8”-5’9”, 140-160 lbs., short hair with twists, last seen wearing glasses."
• April 4 (Notting Hill Way) - "The complainant reports that her motor vehicle was stolen."
• April 5 (Maple Avenue) - "The complainant reports that a purse was stolen from her motor vehicle."

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