Motor Vehicle Theft
February 24, 2021 (Madison Avenue): The resident reported that his 2017 Genesis G80 was stolen from his driveway during the overnight hours. A valet key was reportedly left inside of the glove compartment.
Vandalism
February 25, 2021 (Orange Road): Officers patrolling the South End Business District reported observing numerous graffiti markings throughout the district. Several township garbage cans, “Big Belly” containers, and electrical boxes were tagged with indiscernible green markings.
February 26, 2021 (Elm Street): The resident reported that his 2018 Infiniti was damaged after an unknown individual ripped the driver’s side mirror off.
Attempted Theft from Motor Vehicle
February 28, 2021 (Walnut Street): The resident reported that at 4:20 AM and 5:20 AM, their home surveillance device captured an unknown male attempting to gain entry into their vehicles that were parked in the driveway. The vehicles were locked and the suspect was unable to gain entry. The suspect was described as a light skinned Hispanic or black male, short cropped hair or bald, wearing a dark colored jacket, pants, hat (possibly baseball type) unable to determine race due to the camera being in night time mode.
Shoplifting
February 28, 2021 (Claremont Avenue): The manager of CVS Pharmacy reported that at 5:54 PM the suspect entered the store with a shopping cart, took possession of a disposable Hallmark gift bag which he opened, and proceeded to the center of the store where he began clearing the shelves of ‘5 Hour Energy’ drinks, which he placed in his bag. The suspect then fled the store with the items, which totaled $411.54. He was last seen on foot south on Pine Street. He was described as a black male, mid 40’s, 5’09”-5’11” tall, medium build, wearing a dark green hat with a yellow NY Yankees logo on the back, an aged, black leather jacket, red and white plaid button up shirt, dirty jeans, and a light colored mask.
Arrest
February 28, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): Diego Rodrigues (34 years old, Garfield, NJ) was charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop.
Vandalism
March 2, 2021 (North Fullerton Avenue): Patrol took a report of vandalism at the North Fullerton Parking Deck. The complainant reported that between 8:00AM February 25th and 8:00 AM March 1st, an unknown person spray painted graffiti on the southside walls of the parking deck and inside the stairwells. The graffiti is described as "Speedo", "Ponyo!", "Say Yes to Drugs", "THEY'RE killing us", "Julian Hurts" and different unknown drawings.
Theft
March 2, 2021 (The Crescent): The manager of The Crescent Parking Deck reported that a white Chevy Malibu left the parking garage without paying the required $24.00 ticket.
March 6, 2021 (Stanford Avenue): The complainant reported that her daughter’s iPhone SE valued at
$400.00 was stolen. The phone was last seen at Dunkin Donuts on Bloomfield Avenue.
Theft from Motor Vehicle
March 4, 2021 (Club Road): The resident reported that he was inside of his home and observed an unknown male exit a dark colored Range Rover and walk up his driveway. The male then entered his vehicle that was parked in his driveway. The resident yelled out to the suspect who ran back to the Range Rover and fled north on Cornell Way. The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic male, approximately 5’6” tall, wearing a long sleeve top, black pants, and a black scarf or mask. The vehicle was described as a very dark gray Range Rover with a matte finish on the paint, New Jersey license plates, and dark tints on all windows, including the windshield.
Motor Vehicle Theft
March 4, 2021 (Aubrey Road): A white 2017 Acura ILX 4 door vehicle was stolen from the resident’s driveway. The vehicle was reportedly left unlocked with the keys and owner’s wallet inside. The vehicle was recovered the next day in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Two males from Jersey City were arrested.
Recovered Motor Vehicle
March 8, 2021 (Woodland Avenue): Patrol responded to a Woodland Avenue address on a parking complaint. A 2019 Toyota Camry reported stolen on March 5, 2021 from Pequannock, NJ was located parked and unoccupied.
Suspicious Incident
March 7, 2021 (Walnut Street): The resident reported that an unknown male was captured on their home surveillance system loitering near her family’s parked vehicles. The incident occurred at 1:44 AM. In the video, a light skinned male wearing a baseball cap, dark colored hooded outer garment, and dark pants walks east in the yard. He then walks between a silver 2014 Hyundai Elantra and a Black 2011 VPG MV1. The man briefly cannot be seen on video then is seen walking west away from the vehicle, holding what appears to be a cigarette in his left hand. The complainant reported that this is the second time they discovered this male near their cars.
March 9, 2021 (Bellegrove Drive): At approximately 2:40AM an officer on patrol observed a red Ford Edge travelling slowly north on Bellegrove Drive and stop in the middle of the road. The front seat passenger began to exit the vehicle but upon seeing the approaching patrol car, got back inside of the Ford which then fled at a high rate of speed. Upon reaching the dead end, the vehicle entered Yantecaw Brook Park. The vehicle continued through the park and out onto Yantecaw Brook Road. The officer went around the block and located the Ford on Alexander Avenue in the area of Stonehenge Road without its headlights on. The vehicle then fled down Stonehenge Road and entered Tuers Park before exiting and making its way back onto Alexander Avenue. The vehicle was last seen north on Broad Street, entering Clifton. It was occupied by four black males.
Arrests
March 5, 2021 (Grove Street): Ms. Nyajah Levister (23 year-old female, Passaic, NJ) was charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop.
March 6, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): Mr. Cristhiam Vela (37 year-old, Cedar Grove, NJ) was charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop.
Theft
March 12, 2021 (Warman Street): The complainant reported that $500.00 in cash was removed from her purse. She believes a passenger in her vehicle was responsible for the theft.
March 12, 2021 (Walnut Street): Management at Panzano Pizzeria reported a theft of cooking oil from their exterior oil containers. At the time of the report, the amount and value of the oil was still being determined.
Burglary / Attempted Burglar
March 12, 2021 (North Mountain Avenue): The resident reported that an unsecured shed in the rear of their property was entered. Missing at this time was an adult sized, gray, "Roll Sport" bicycle with black handle bars and a black basket on the front handlebars. The bicycle was purchased for $469.10.
March 15, 2021 (Park Street): The complainant reported that he arrived to his office and discovered pry marks on his office door. Entry did not appear to have been gained. The incident reportedly occurred between 3 PM March 13, 2021 and 3 PM March 15, 2021.
Suspicious Activity
March 11, 2021 (Central Avenue): The resident reported that he observed an unknown person taking pictures of juvenile children while they were playing outside. The resident reported that he was in the front of his residence tending to his lawn while his daughter and her friend were playing in the driveway. The juveniles reported that they observed a male walk north on Central Avenue and pass their house. The suspect then turned around and walked south towards their house and stopped in the street right in front of their driveway. The subject then appeared to take pictures with his phone of the juveniles, then started to slowly jog north on Central Avenue towards Edgemont Park. The suspect never spoke to them or made any motions towards them.
The suspect was described as a white male, 40-60 years old, thin build, wearing a black short sleeve jean jacket, a black V-neck shirt under the jacket, a black bandana on top of his head, black pants and black shoes.
March 13, 2021 (Bellevue Avenue): The resident reported that while inside of his residence, he heard a loud “thud” at his front door followed by the voice of a male. Upon investigating, he did not observe anybody but did notice a clip on the storm door ($10.00 value) was damaged.
Arrests
March 14, 2021 (Claremont Avenue): Chaz Burnett (22 y/o, Glen Ridge) was charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop.
March 15, 2021 (Claremont Avenue): Raymond Reid (73 y/o, The Villages, FL) was charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop.
Vandalism
March 16, 2021 (Gates Avenue): The complainant reported that two signs on the property were defaced with blue paint. One sign had “777” spray painted in blue, another had “XX” written on it.
March 20, 2021 (Glenridge Avenue): An unknown person threw a padlock through the store front window of “That’s How We Roll”. Surveillance cameras capture a male suspect damage the window at 2:22AM. Entry into the store was not gained.
March 21, 2021 (Orange Road): The complainant reported that she parked her vehicle in the Orange Road Parking Deck between 4:00 PM Saturday and 11:30 AM Sunday. When she returned she discovered the roof to her vehicle had “caved in” as if someone had been jumping on it.
Thefts
March 16, 2021 (Maple Avenue): The complainant reported that she parked her vehicle on Maple Avenue and momentarily left it unlocked and unattended. When she returned she discovered her pocketbook missing. The victim’s credit cards were later used in Bloomfield, NJ.
March 16, 2021 (William Street): The resident reported that her bicycle was stolen from the front porch of her residence. The bicycle was covered but unsecured. It was described as a black and green Cannondale Hybrid valued at $400.00.
March 20, 2021 (Midland Avenue): The complainant reported that his vehicle was entered during the overnight hours. The vehicle was unlocked due to a faulty door lock. Reported missing was a plastic bag from the center console containing a driver’s license, debit cards, and gift cards.
March 21, 2021 (Clinton Avenue): The resident reported that their unsecured detached garage was entered during the overnight hours. Missing at this time is a men's 'Marine' brand hybrid mountain bike, 'Palisades Trail' edition, silver in color, with a red front fork part of the frame with the letters 'RST' on it, valued at $1,000.
March 22, 2021 (Bay Street): The complainant reported that his vehicle was entered during the overnight hours. Headphones, a backpack, and a Dell Laptop were stolen.
Arrest
March 16, 2021 (Warman Street): Mr. Santos Pena Figueroa (34 years old, West Orange) was charged with Criminal Trespass after the resident observed him on his property acting suspiciously.
Thefts
March 23, 2021 (Claremont Avenue): The complainant reported that he placed his briefcase down on the ground while waiting for a taxi. He momentarily left it unattended and when he returned the briefcase was gone. It reportedly contained a phone charger and several checkbooks.
March 25, 2021 (Jerome Place): The complainant reported that her 2009 Honda CRV was stolen from the driveway during the overnight hours. The vehicle was reportedly left unlocked with a spare key inside.
March 25, 2021 (Jerome Place): The resident reported that her unlocked vehicle was rummaged through during the overnight hours. The only thing reported missing was approximately $1.00 in loose change.
March 25, 2021 (Gates Avenue): The victim reported that he observed an unknown person inside of his car with a flashlight. When they yelled to him the male reportedly said, “Sorry. I thought it was my car” and fled to an awaiting vehicle. The suspect was described as a black male wearing dark clothing. The suspect vehicle was a dark colored Chevy Malibu which fled west on Gates Avenue and then north on Harrison Avenue.
Burglary / Vandalism
March 27, 2021 (Bellevue Avenue): Officers responded to the former Bellevue Theater on a report of a burglary and vandalism that occurred sometime in the past month. The owners of the building stated that they were checking on the property and discovered that an unknown person(s) managed to make entry into the building. Once inside, they observed graffiti throughout the theater, most of which was unreadable. The complainant estimated the damages to be approximately $10,000.