Wave Of Home, Business Burglaries Hits Montclair: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A wave of home and business burglaries were recently reported in Montclair, police announced Tuesday.

The Montclair Police Department released the following details about four recent incidents in the township:

Jan. 11 (Norman Road) – “A resident of Norman Road reported a burglary to his residence. Entry appears to have been gained through a kitchen window. One inside, three suspects were able to locate the keys to the resident’s 2023 BMW X3 and 2024 BMW X5. The suspects fled the scene with both victim’s vehicles. In addition, a North Face jacket was stolen.”

Jan. 11 (Overlook Road) – “A resident of Overlook Road reported a burglary occurred at his residence during the overnight hours. Entry into the home appears to have been made through a kitchen window. A goose jacket and wallet were the reported proceeds.”

Jan. 14 (Bloomfield Avenue) – “At 3:55 a.m., officers responded to a burglary alarm at The Clothing Connect Store. Upon arrival, they discovered the glass front door had been shattered with the use of three cinderblocks. At the time of the report, it appeared as though the suspects stole sneakers, watches and the cash register.”

Jan. 15 (Park Street) – “At approximately 4 a.m., officers responded to a Park Street residence on an activated burglary alarm. The home was determined to have been burglarized. Entry was made through a first-floor front window. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident. It is unknown at this time what, if anything, was stolen.”

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