Several other unsecured motor vehicles were stolen in Summit last month, some with key fobs left inside.
Police don't know who flouted the law.
The district had five unused snow days, he noted.
The man wore a light blue surgical mask and stole five cans of disinfectant, police say.
Other cars were rummaged through around the same time. One person had two cars stolen on the same day.
The captain will replace Chief Weck, who is retiring. He's also been filling in as Weck has been out recovering from coronavirus.
Someone reported the items stolen from a closet in a medical facility. Read on for more from the police.
Officer Anthony Pyzik, 31, needed 15 stitches in his head and will need surgery.
Weck had announced his retirement earlier this month.
The chief will retire after 31 years. His successor will be named in April.
The anesthesiologist, who was reprimanded for conduct related to treating family and friends, agreed to retire rather than face a hearing.
The police and firefighters will don dapper clothes to raise money for Children's Services of Union County. All are invited.
Summit and other nearby towns suffered bouts of hate and extremism that were tracked in 2019 by the Anti-Defamation League.
Judging from the 2020 police reports, a lock for your work locker would be a wise investment. People lost $300 Yeezy sneakers, phones, cash.
Here's an alert: You can now get Nixle alerts via text about weather emergencies, missing persons, road closures, crime, and more.
This week, ProPublica released an updated, comprehensive list of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse. Four on the list worked in Summit.
The association cited an increase in accidents in one state since legalization. Legalization will be on the New Jersey ballot in November.
The stolen item was valued at two dollars.
The woman allegedly filled her tank and fled.
Westfield's health officer said that anyone who's been exposed near Russell Place between Jan. 6 and Monday should notify officials.
In separate incidents, two Summit residents say that expensive jewelry was stolen from their homes, including a $15,000 Rolex watch.
Prosecutors allege that James Colucci Jr. pocketed $74K by allegedly creating two fake companies and submitting invoices to the city.
A Summit family of four was left homeless after the Dec. 26 blaze. The money be shared among them and their neighbors.
The Weaver Street couple lived in the home with their niece and nephew.
The Weaver Street residents were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and a firefighter was treated at the scene.
Joseph Moschello honored for 'exceeding standards.'
The Summit Police have captured one porch pirate, but want the public to be mindful of others this holiday season.
Homemade pies were part of the appreciation shown to officers from a grateful community.
The thefts occurred in the middle of the day, according to authorities.
The suspect walked around the home for several minutes before leaving on a bike, police said.
For Veterans Day the Summit Police Department is honoring officers who served in the armed forces.
Salimou Dabo was also charged with receiving stolen property, police said.
A police officer and firefighter were treated after battling the Morris Avenue blaze.
Jean Evans was released pending a court date, police said.
Pamela Ferreira is leaving after 18 'dedicated years' of service, police said.
Joseph Piscioneri was driving drunk on Route 124, police said.