Theft
May 22, 2025 (South Park Street): A female entered 2nd Street Clothing on South Park Street and removed the security tag on a pair of rain boots. An employee was able to take the boots from the suspect before she fled. While reviewing surveillance after the fact, they discovered that the suspect had also placed a pair of sneakers valued at $279.00 into her bag. The suspect was able to flee the store with the sneakers. She was described as a black female, wearing a burgundy top, black sunglasses, white sneakers and carrying a blue bag where she concealed the stolen items.
Burglary / Attempted Burglary
May 23, 2025 (Marion Road): The residents reported that they were asleep on the second floor of their home when they were awoken by noises coming from the first floor. The male resident went downstairs to investigate and heard the burglar alarm going off. He stated that as he got to the bottom of the stairs, he observed two suspects dressed all in black in his residence. The resident reported that he yelled at the suspects which caused them to run out of the house to an awaiting vehicle which then fled east on Marion Road. The suspects were able to enter the home through a first-floor window. The fleeing vehicle was said to be a dark colored BMW SUV. It appears the suspects were targeting the victim’s two BMWs parked in his driveway.
May 24, 2025 (South Willow Street): The resident reported that an unknown person(s) attempted to enter her home. The incident occurred between 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM. Upon returning home, she discovered the rear door frame was damaged. The deadbolt lock was still secured. The suspect(s) were unable to enter the home.
Arrests
May 23, 2025 (Maple Avenue): Officers responded to a vacant Maple Avenue residence on a report of unauthorized people in the house. Officers searched the house and located two males hiding. A 37-year-old male from Verona and a 53-year-old male from Nyack, NY were each charged with Criminal Trespass.
May 23, 2025 (Bloomfield Avenue): A 35-year-old male from Montclair was charged with Disorderly Conduct following a dispute on Bloomfield Avenue.
