Theft from Motor Vehicle
April 28, 2021 (Hartley Street): The complainant reported his unlocked vehicle was entered while parked on Hartley Street. A laptop and wallet containing cash and credit cards were removed.
April 29, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): The complainant reported that his vehicle was entered and a bag containing an iPad and birth certificates were stolen. Surveillance video from the area show the suspects to be two black males approximately 16-18 years old, both with thin builds. One suspect was wearing a black hoodie with a “TuPac” picture on the front of it, dark colored jogger sweatpants and light sneakers. The second suspect was wearing a black hoodie, light colored jogger sweatpants, a pair of Air Jordans 4's sneakers, and a blue colored backpack.
April 30, 2021 (Forest Street): The resident reported that his vehicle was entered during the overnight hours. Approximately $5.00 in loose change was taken along with his wallet containing credit cards. Approximately six unauthorized charges were made against his credit/debit cards in Newark. While gathering information for the report, a second individual approached the officer to report his vehicle was also entered. Approximately $10.00 in loose change was taken from the second vehicle.
April 30, 2021 (Walnut Street): The complainant reported that two male suspects removed the Catalytic Converter to a 2004 Honda Element. The resident reported that at approximately 2:00 AM he heard what he described as a power tool being used in his driveway. Upon investigating the sound, he observed two black males standing next to his vehicle. Both were said to be approximately 6 feet in height. One male was wearing a red shirt and the other was wearing a white hat. When the victim yelled out to them, the males ran north down the driveway, towards Walnut Street.
May 1, 2021 (High Street): The complainant reported her vehicle was entered and rummaged through during the overnight hours. A wallet containing credit/debit cards was stolen.
Stolen Motor Vehicles
April 30, 2021 (Nishuane Road): An officer located a 1999 Ford F35 Pickup truck reported stolen from Newark, NJ parked unoccupied on Nishuane Road. The vehicle was impounded and the owner was notified of its recovery.
May 1, 2021 (High Street): The resident reported her 2006 Suzuki stolen between 4:00 PM April 30, 2021 and 5:45 PM May 1, 2021. The vehicle was reportedly left unlocked.
Shots Fired
April 30, 2021 (Mission Street): At approximately 10:36 PM, Montclair Police received an anonymous call of a possible shooting that occurred on Mission Street, one hour in the past. The caller reported hearing a possible gun shot and then observing a male victim bleeding from the leg enter a red vehicle and leave the area. Upon arrival of patrol to Mission Street, no victims, witnesses, or spent shell casings were located. While investigating the scene, East Orange General Hospital contacted Montclair Police Dispatch advising that a victim of a gunshot wound entered their Emergency Room and the incident reportedly occurred in Montclair. Investigators responded and interviewed the victim, a 31-year-old Montclair resident, who was being treated for a single gunshot wound to the right thigh. The actual location of the shooting is still undetermined at this time. This is an active and on-going investigation. Anyone with information can contact Detective Steven Mateo (973) 509-4721 or Detective Tyler Manley (973) 509-4722.
Arrests
April 29, 2021 (Park Street): David Blakely (31 years old, Montclair) was charged with Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer following a disturbance call on Park Street in the area of the North Fullerton Parking Deck.
May 4, 2021 – May 11, 2021
Theft
May 5, 2021 (Victoria Terrace): The resident reported that a Worx robotic lawn mower valued at $1,200.00 was stolen from his front yard. It was last seen on the evening of May 4,2021.
Criminal Mischief
May 5, 2021 (North Fullerton Avenue): An employee of the Township of Montclair reported that an unknown person(s) cut the lock to the gate at the Rand Park Skate Park. The incident reportedly occurred between May 1, 2021 and May 2, 2021. The lock was described as a G- Force lock valued at $17.00.
May 7, 2021 (Trinity Place): Code Enforcement personnel reported that numerous sidewalk tiles that had recently been re-cemented had been vandalized. Etched into the fresh cement were the phrases “Snowbunny Ropebunny" along with satanic pentagrams, the vandal's possible Instagram handle "@BornFromKarma", and profanity terms.
Strong Arm Robbery
May 6, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): The victim reported that he was near the Exxon Gas Station convenience store entrance when a black male approached him asking to try on his shoes. The victim was carrying a blue Air Jordan shoe box containing Air Jordan Concord 11 shoes (valued at $500). The victim allowed the suspect to try on one shoe. The suspect told the victim that he needed to try on both shoes. The victim would not allow the suspect to try both at once at which time the suspect grabbed the shoes and the box and started to flee west on Bloomfield Avenue. The victim stated he chased the suspect and was able to grab hold of the shoes and the box and retrieve his belongings from the suspect. The suspect continued running west on Bloomfield Avenue. He was described as a black male, mid 20’s, thin build, approximately 6’0” tall, with a buzzed haircut, tattoo on his face, wearing black jeans and a black jacket.
Burglary
May 7, 2021 (Bellevue Avenue): Officers responded to the former Bellevue Theater on a report of a burglary and criminal mischief. The complainant reported that he entered the building with an insurance adjuster and discovered new graffiti throughout the building. The vandalism included numerous profane phrases and images in marker and spray paint.
May 10, 2021 (Valley Road): A tenant of a Valley Road office building reported an unknown person(s) made entry into his office over the weekend. Entry appears to have been gained through a locked front door by using a prying device. At the time of the report, noting appeared to have been missing from the office. While canvassing the remaining offices, a second unit was discovered to have been tampered with. The tenant reported that when he arrived to his office, he discovered tool marks near his door lock. Once inside, the office was rummaged through but nothing was reported missing at this time.
Suspicious Person
May 12, 2021 (South Mountain Avenue): The resident reported that at 9:28 AM the home’s surveillance system captured an unknown female walk up to the front door of the residence and ring the doorbell. After receiving no answer, the female suspect began looking in the front windows to see if someone was home. The female walked down the driveway to a side door and attempted to open the door, however it was locked. The female then returned to the front door and attempted to open it, but was unsuccessful. The suspect was described as a light skinned female, thin build, with dark shoulder length hair. She was wearing sunglasses, a light colored (possibly white or gray) jacket, a mask around her neck, light colored (possibly white) pants, and pink sneakers with a white sole. Cameras recorded her entering a light colored SUV, possibly a GMC.
Shoplifting
May 13, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): An employee of ‘Sneakers and Cream’ reported that at approximately 5:20 PM, a male entered the store. The employee stated that the male was belligerent and possibly intoxicated. After a verbal dispute between the customer and employee over the price of a sweatshirt, the suspect took possession of two pairs of sneakers valued at a total of $500.00 and a camouflaged hat valued at $30.00. The sneakers were a pair of yellow Jordan "What The" (style), (size 10.5; $250.00) and a beige pair of Yeezy “380s” (size 7.5; $250.00). The suspect was described as a light skinned Hispanic male, 5'10 in height, medium build, and weighing around 150 pounds. The male was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with white and red lettering on the front, and black jeans last seen westbound on Bloomfield Avenue on foot.
Theft from Motor Vehicle
May 14, 2021 (Orange Road): The victim reported that he entered his vehicle and discovered that the glove box and center console had been opened and were rummaged through. Phone charges, a first aid kit, and approximately $20.00 in cash were removed. The vehicle was reportedly left unlocked.
Attempted Burglary
May 17, 2021 (Sherman Street): The resident reported two burglary attempts to her apartment over the last two days. The resident went on to state that the last two nights (5/16/21 and 5/17/21) at approximately 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM she heard someone attempting to gain entry to her apartment via the windows on the east and south facing sides of the apartment. She added that the next morning after both incidents she inspected the window and found the screens damaged, cut or removed completely. The resident never observed anybody and entry was not gained.
Arrest
May 14, 2021 (Orange Road): Kyle Jenkins (36 years old, Montclair) was charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop.
Theft
May 18, 2021 (Claremont Avenue): The resident reported an Amazon package that had been delivered at 11:20 AM was stolen from her front porch. The package contained a book valued at approximately $20.00.
Vandalism
May 20, 2021 (Walnut Street): The complainant reported that he parked his vehicle in the rear of his apartment complex and did not move it for several months. Upon returning to it he discovered a long scratch mark along the driver’s side, a cracked windshield, and a flat front passenger side tire.
Criminal Mischief
May 25, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): An employee of 7-11 reported that at approximately 12:35 AM and unknown male entered the store and attempted to purchase a cup of coffee. An argument ensued over the price of the coffee at which point the male suspect was asked to leave the establishment. While exiting the store, the suspect took the cup of coffee and threw it on the floor. He then began to hit items on the counter, knocking over a computer monitor and the New Jersey Lottery ticket machine before fleeing in an unknown direction. The suspect was described as a black male between 18 to 22 years old, wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, white sneakers, a black cross body bag, and a light-colored face mask.
Arrests
May 20, 2021 (Valley Road): Officers were called to the CVS Pharmacy on a report of a shoplifting that just occurred. A female suspect was observed concealing $130.00 worth of hygiene products and fleeing the store. Ms. Lakiesha Herrill (50 years old, Newark, NJ) was located by patrol several blocks away with the proceeds. She was charged with shoplifting.
May 22, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): Mr. Jared Mason (27 years old, Bloomfield, NJ) was charged with driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop.
Burglary / Theft
May 27, 2021 (Prospect Avenue): The resident reported that he was on the third floor of his residence and heard a noise coming from his staircase. Upon investigating the noise, he observed an unknown person in the stairwell. The unknown person reportedly stated, “I rang the doorbell but nobody answered. Is Nick home?” The resident advised the male suspect that nobody by that name lived at the residence and the subject left the home walking south on Prospect Avenue towards Claremont Avenue. He was described as a black male, late thirties to early forties, approximately 5’09” tall, moderate build, with curly or braided hair, dressed in an unkempt fashion, and no facial hair.
May 27, 2021 (Orange Road): The victim reported that his bicycle was stolen from the fifth level of the Orange Road Parking Deck. The bicycle was described as a white and blue SE "Big Ripper", checkered white and blue pads, black tires, blue rims, silver cranks, 29" wheels with a long black scratch on top of the frame. It was valued at $749.00.
May 28, 2021 (North Willow Street): A Township employee reported that a Township Animal Control vehicle that had been parked in the Walnut Street parking lot had been stolen. The vehicle was a 1999 White Ford Econoline Van with “Montclair” in blue lettering displayed on front driver and passenger side doors. The vehicle was recovered May 29, 2021, parked and unoccupied, on Mt Prospect Avenue in Newark.
May 28, 2021 (Church Street): The victim reported her apartment was entered between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Entry appears to have been gained by force through the front door. Nothing was reported missing at this time.
Attempted Luring
May 27, 2021 (South Park Street): The victim reported that while walking from her residence to the area of South Park Street, she was approached by an unknown male in a vehicle who reportedly stated, “Hey come over to my car. Let me get your Snapchat”. The victim refused and the male then said, “Hey get in my car”. The victim again refused and the vehicle fled north on Orange Road towards Hillside Avenue. The suspect was described as a black male, in his early 20's, slender build with short dark hair, and stubble beard. He was wearing a black t shirt. The only description of the vehicle was a grey four (4) door sedan. No make or model was provided. Anyone with information can contact Detective Jamar Jones at (973) 509-4705.
Criminal Mischief
May 28, 2021 (Valley Road): The victim reported that the parked his vehicle in the King’s Supermarket parking lot and when he returned, he discovered his front windshield cracked and a dent in the passenger side door.
Arrests
May 27, 2021 (Bloomfield Avenue): Mr. Osiris English (18 years old, Montclair) was arrested on open warrants out of Montclair.
May 27, 2021 (Trinity Place): Mr. Mark Garner (62 years old, Montclair) was charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a single car motor vehicle accident.