Case updates September 25, 2023
On September 9, 2023 at 11:28 pm, NJ State police contacted Millburn PD to report that they had a
female in custody, at the American dream mall with an active Millburn arrest warrant. Officer Lyons
responded to American Dream Mall to arrest Brianna Philmore, age 23, out of Newark, on the Milburn
warrant, for failure to appear in court. She was brought to Essex County correctional facility.
On September 9, 2023, at 7:25 pm, Millburn Police Officer Palmer responded to Chanel boutique inside
Neiman Marcus, at the mall at Short Hills for a report of a shoplifting theft that just occurred. Chanel
associates reported that 6 individuals all wearing face masks rushed into the store and selected 24
various Chanel handbags (total value $127,625.00) off display shelves, and ripping them off security
cables, and then ran out of the store through the Neiman Marcus Valet entrance. This incident remains
under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On September 10, 2023, at 4:05 pm, Millburn Police Officer Jezewski responded to Sunglass Hut at the
Mall at Short Hills for a report of shoplifting. Sunglass Hut associates reported that a known female
customer concealed Burberry sunglass, value $281, and left the store without paying. The female
suspect is later seen exiting the mall in blue Mercedes Benz. Officer Jezewski contacted the suspect Kirti
Jain, age 45 of Edison NJ, who responded back to Millburn Police HQ with the stolen sunglasses. She also
turned over two pairs of sun glasses that were stolen from Macys. Kirti Jain was charged with two
counts of shoplifting and release on her own recognizance.
On September 15, 2023 at 12:15 am, Millburn Police Officer Recinos located a stolen vehicle parked on
Western drive, with three actors entering the vehicle, who were running from a Western drive
residence. The vehicle was a stolen 2023 BMW M44. The vehicle is wanted by multiple jurisdictions for
burglaries. Officer Recinos attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle fled. Officer Recinos pursued
the vehicle, onto Rt 24 east, but shortly after had to terminate due to safety concerns. The three
suspects were attempting to break into the Western drive residence as the officer pulled up. This
incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On September 17, 2023 at 5:27 pm Officer Jezewski and Officer Griffin responded to Short Hills Mall on
a report of a disorderly male harassing other mall patrons. It was reported that he was cursing and
shouting at other patrons. He followed one female around the mall. Officers were able to locate the
disorderly male who continued to shout at people and act aggressively. Officers walked him to an
exterior vestibule, while they conducted a record check of the suspect. The record check revealed that
he had an active warrant out of Essex County. Shamar Brown, age 31, of Newark was placed under
arrest on the warrant, and was then lodged in Essex County jail.
On September 19, 10:05 am Officer O’Neil arrested a male attending Millburn Municipal court session.
Ronald Fann, age 42, of Newark. Had an active East Orange warrant. He was processed and turned over
to East Orange police department.
On September 21, 2023, at 09:33 Millburn Police Officer Catinella met with a Dorison Drive resident at
on a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle. The resident reported that he had video that showed at
02:16 am a male actor arrives to his residence in a white Acura MDX, the suspect entered his unlocked
BMW X5 and attempted to start it, but was unsuccessful. He stole a pair of sunglasses and a bag of
cosmetics. (Valued at $700.00) He then attempted to open another vehicle in the driveway, but it was
locked. The male then fled in a white Acura MDX. It was later learned that the suspect vehicle was
stolen out of Lyndhurst on 09/16/23. This incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police
Detective Bureau.
On September 22, 2023, at 05:15 am Millburn Police Officer Kostovski responded to a White Oak Ridge
Rd residence on a report of a burglary to the home. Officers discovered that unknown actor entered the
home through an unlocked garage window. The homeowner’s vehicle 2023 Range Rover sport was
stolen from the garage. The key fob was missing from a hook inside the garage. This incident remains
under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On September 22, 2023, at 07:50 pm Millburn Police Officer Zonn and Officer Seebohm responded to
Bloomingdales on a report of a female that just made a purchase for $721.55 with counterfeit US
currency. She presented 8 $100 counterfeit bills. Officer Seebohm located the female in Prim Marcato
restaurant. The investigation led to the arrest of Leukar Encarnacion, age 35, of Corona NY. She was
charged with theft by deception, and forgery and released on her own recognizance.
On September 22, 2023 at 11:44 pm Officer Recinos responded to Cheese Cake Factory at the Short Hills
Mall on a report of an employee that stole a set of knives and toilet paper. The employee Ronickson
Barthelus, age 31 of Roselle was located in the parking lot. A record check of the employee was
conducted, which confirmed an active warrant for his arrest out of Roselle. Six rolls of toilet paper were
located in his back pack. He was arrested and transported to Millburn HQ. He was later released by
Roselle with a new court date.
On September 23, 2023, at 07:50 am Millburn Police Officer Ford responded to an Old Hollow rd.
residence on a report of burglary to a vehicle. The owner reported that someone entered her unlocked
2021 white Mercedes Benz. This occurred sometime overnight. There was nothing missing. This incident
remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
On September 24, 2023 at 09:04 pm, Millburn Police Officer Seebohm responded to a Fairfield Drive
residence on a report of an attempted burglary to a motor vehicle. The resident reported that he
witnessed on his cameras an unknown male walked down his driveway and attempted to enter his 2022
BMW 330 series. The vehicle was locked, so the actor was unsuccessful at gaining entry to the vehicle.
This incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.
