On March 7, a credit card was reported stolen from a medical facility. Det. Sgt. Michael
Ragucci investigated and discovered that the card was used to make fraudulent purchases
for approximately $100.00. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Frances Burris,
Paterson NJ, age 58. Burris was charged with one count of theft and is scheduled to appear
in court.
On March 13, a resident of Wilson Place reported the theft of a package from their front
step. The package contained an Apple Iphone 14 and was stolen several minutes after UPS
delivered it to the home. Neighbors reported seeing the suspect driving away in a black
Jeep Cherokee with NY license plates. The detective bureau is investigating.
On March 15, at approximately 8:45 AM, a resident of Woodbury Drive reported the theft
of their 2022 BMW X3. The resident stated that the vehicle was last seen parked in the
driveway at 9 PM the previous evening. The vehicle was left unlocked with the key fob
inside. On March 17, the BMW was found abandoned on Route 78 by the New Jersey
State Police. The detective bureau is investigating.
On March 26, at approximately 7:15 AM, a resident of Atwood Place reported a male
walked onto their driveway and attempted to enter their 2023 BMW X5. The homeowner
confronted the individual causing him to run to an awaiting white Dodge Charger, being
followed by a white Nissan Rogue. The Nissan was observed by Sgt. Ryan Noon, who
attempted to stop it. The driver of the Nissan failed to stop, and Sgt. Noon pursued it. The
brief pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns. Det Sgt. Michael DeMaio, with the
assistance of Newark NJ Police, identified the actor as a 14-year-old male, residing in
Garfield, NJ. He was charged on a juvenile complaint with one count of burglary.
On March 6, a resident reported that he was a victim of theft by deception. He stated that
in November 2023, he contacted a vehicle broker to assist him in purchasing a used Audi
A5. A deposit of $2,200 was provided to the broker to initiate the sale. Prior to receiving
the vehicle, an additional $9,800 was sent to the broker. The resident became concerned
when the Audi was not delivered despite numerous assurances that it would be. Det. Sgt.
Ragucci investigated which resulted in a third-degree charge of theft by deception being
filed against Anthony Antoniello, Totowa NJ, age, 38. On March 26, Antoniello
surrendered himself at headquarters, was processed and released pending a court date.
On March 29, at approximately 9:00 PM, Officers were dispatched to a residence on Ivy
Lane for a burglar alarm activation. P.O. Michael Teegan and P.O. Joseph Benanti
observed that a rear door to the home had been forced open. The officers checked the
interior of the home, found no one inside, and confirmed that the home had been
burglarized. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification
responded to process the scene for evidence. The investigation is being conducted by the
Wyckoff Police Detective Bureau.
On April 3, at approximately 1:45 AM, a resident of Godwin Avenue reported an unknown
person was knocking on their door. While responding to the area, P.O. Kaitlyn Maglione
observed a male subject matching the description provided by the caller. The male,
identified as Kenichi Takahara, Wayne NJ, age, 32 admitted to knocking on the resident’s
door to ask for directions. While speaking with Takahara, officers observed a door
standing open on a nearby vehicle. Takahara admitted to entering the vehicle and
removing items from it. He was placed under arrest, transported to headquarters, and
charged with burglary, theft, and possession of burglary tools. After processing he was
remanded to the Bergen County Jail.
The Wyckoff Police Department would like to point out that the above individuals have been
charged with a crime, offense, and or motor vehicle violations. However, they are presumed
innocent unless and until they are found guilty in a court of law.
We cannot stress enough the value of our residents remaining alert in their neighborhoods
and reporting anything unusual or suspicious to the police, “Hear It! See It!, Report It!”
We encourage all residents to report ANY suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity occurring at
any time to the Wyckoff Police – County Communications Center at 201-891-2121 or 911 in
the event of an emergency.
