$20K in Equipment, Tools Stolen from Work Site

A Cranford-based contractor working on a residential construction project on Lakeview Avenue reported the theft of equipment and tools valued at more than $20,000, according to

The theft occurred sometime between July 26 and Aug. 26, and was reported at 2:43 p.m. Aug. 28.

Other theft reports received by police include:

A Watchung resident reported the theft of a cell phone, valued at $500, from an unlocked vehicle while the vehicle was parked near the Toys 'R' Us store in the Blue Star Shopping Center at 4:15 p.m. Aug. 24.

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A Westfield resident reported the theft of a backpack, valued at $805 with its contents, between 4:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Aug. 30, as the woman was shopping at the .

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security personnel reported seeing a man shoplifting video games valued at $139.72 at 3:07 p.m. Aug. 28. The man fled on foot when approached by store employees.