Montclair Crime Week from Montclair Police Lieutenant Terrence Turner:
theft
January 18, 2023 (Glen Ridge A venue): An employee of “White Rabbit Black Heart” reports that an unknown woman entered the store and stole the goods. The suspect was described only as a woman wearing a burgundy shirt, blue jeans, light sneakers, a black jacket, and a blue mask. She reportedly stole a lantern worth $105.00.
car crime
January 19, 2023 (Bloomfield Avenue): Petitioner reported that he parked his 2022 BMW in Glenmont Square and entered the store. When she returned, she discovered that her armor bag under her $1500.00 laptop containing her computer had been stolen.
January 21, 2023 (Bloomfield Avenue): Victim reported parking a 2016 BMW on Bloomfield Avenue and entering the store. When he returned, the car was no longer there. It was recovered the next day in New Rochelle, New York.
robbery
January 20, 2023 (Grove Street): Officers responded to Grove Pharmacy with a report of a tripped alarm. Upon arrival, they found the front window shattered. The suspect entered the store and attempted to break into a safe containing various drugs, but was unsuccessful. Not entered in cash register. No shortages have been reported by pharmacies.
arrest
January 18, 2023 (Graham Terrace): Police respond to reports of two men attempting to break into a parked vehicle in the Graham Terrace and Stonebridge Road area . Responding officers found two men exiting a driveway on Stonebridge Road. Surveillance footage from the area showed the two men trying to get into several cars. . Two men from Newark and East Orange have been charged with attempted robbery.
