$2,700 Prada Raincoat Stolen, 2 Homes Burglarized: Princeton Police Blotter

The following is a summary of incidents as reported by Princeton Police:

PRINCETON, NJ — On Oct. 20, at 3:16 p.m., police investigated the theft of a package containing a navy blue Prada raincoat valued at $2,700 from the package room or nearby hallway of a residential complex on Albert Way. The package was reportedly delivered on Oct. 16, but could not be located by the victim. The investigation is ongoing.

On Oct. 20, 2:19 p.m., police investigated graffiti spray-painted on a shed at a park, located on North Harrison Street. The graffiti included messages referencing drug use and overdose. The estimated cost to remove the graffiti is between $50 and $100. The investigation is ongoing.

Between Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, a black electric mountain bike with orange accents and a combination lock, valued at approximately $419, were reported stolen from a bicycle rack on Witherspoon Street. The investigation is ongoing.

On Oct. 21, at 11:32 p.m., police responded to a report of an attempted electric bicycle theft in the area of Spring Street. Officers observed the suspect fleeing on the bicycle and pursued him through several streets and residential backyards before he escaped. The electric bicycle was recovered, and the investigation remains ongoing.

On Oct. 22, at 9:41 a.m., police investigated the theft of a yellow and black 2003 Toyota Celica from a property on Wiggins Street. The vehicle was reportedly left unlocked with the keys inside and was discovered missing the following morning. The investigation is ongoing.

On Oct. 23, 4:06 p.m., police investigated a residential burglary at a home on Herrontown Road. The suspect(s) forced entry through a rear kitchen door panel and rummaged through multiple rooms, drawers, and closets throughout the residence, police said. The homeowner did not identify any missing property at the time of the report. The investigation is ongoing.

On Oct. 23, police investigated a reported theft by deception involving a victim who was contacted by individuals impersonating representatives of his financial institution. After being deceived into providing account credentials and passcodes, approximately $2,000 was fraudulently withdrawn from his account. The man’s account was subsequently locked to prevent further unauthorized activity, and the investigation is ongoing.

On Oct. 25, police investigated a residential burglary at a home on Cherry Hill Road. The suspect(s) entered through an unlocked rear door and rummaged through multiple rooms and closets, stealing approximately $6,500 worth of jewelry. The investigation is ongoing.

On Oct. 26, at 10:13 a.m., police investigated graffiti spray-painted in green on a shed at a park on North Harrison Street. The graffiti covered an exterior wall of the shed, and the estimated cost to repaint it was $150. This incident follows a previous graffiti incident at the same location. The investigation is ongoing.

Between Oct. 21 and Oct. 22, an electric bicycle valued at approximately $900 was reported stolen from a bicycle rack on Witherspoon Street. The black and blue Feng Q5 electric bicycle was secured to the rack before it was discovered missing. The investigation is ongoing.

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