Several Car-Related Crimes Reported In Montclair: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Several motor vehicle-related crimes were reported in Montclair last week, authorities announced Tuesday.

The Montclair Police Department released the following details about each incident.

Nov. 7 (Pleasant Way) – “The complainant reported that her vehicle was entered while parked in her driveway. A backpack containing several of her company owned items, including a MacBook, was stolen. A second vehicle was entered, and several Seton Hall Basketball parking passes were removed.”

Nov. 7 (Orange Road) – “Officers were in the area of Pleasant Way taking a report of a subject attempting to enter vehicles when they observed an 18-year-old male from East Orange shatter the front passenger side window of a parked vehicle. The male was apprehended and charged with Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Criminal Mischief.”

Nov. 11 (Undercliff Road) – “A resident reported that he received a notification from his surveillance that two individuals were in his driveway attempting to enter his parked vehicles. The vehicles were locked, and entry was not gained. The suspects fled towards Eagle Rock Way.”

Nov. 13 (Locust Drive) – “A resident reported that he observed an unknown person on his surveillance camera entering one of his vehicles. The suspect was described as wearing dark-colored clothing, a hat with a blue brim and blue, white, and black sneakers. The suspect was wearing light-colored gloves. A bag containing a laptop as well as a $200 gift card was stolen.”

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