Multiple Montclair Burglaries Reported: See Locations Here

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair police say that several residents have reported home and office burglaries this month.

According to the Montclair Police Department, residents reported the following incidents:

• Feb. 3 - (Upper Mountain Avenue) - A resident encountered a burglar entering the rear of the residence. The suspect allegedly fled upon observing the resident. The suspect was described as a white male with a medium build, about 6 feet in height, and wearing a black ski mask that only showed the bottom of his mouth, a gray-hooded sweatshirt and black or dark gray sweatpants.
• Feb. 9 - (Orange Road) - Burglary to a residence. Access was gained through a basement window. Cash was taken in this incident.
• Feb. 11 - (Church Street) - Burglary to an office space. Various hand tools were taken in this incident.
• Feb. 12 - (Maple Avenue) - Attempted burglary to a residence. A window screen was damaged but no entry was gained.
• Feb. 12 - (Pleasant Avenue) - Burglary to a residence. Cash was removed from a purse in the kitchen area of the residence.