Montclair Police Blotter: December 31, 2024 to January 7, 2025

Posted Wed, Jan 8, 2025, From Montclair Police
Montclair Police Blotter

Theft
January 5, 2025 (Valley Road): An employee of King’s Supermarket reported that he was walking around the store and observed a male walking towards the exit doors with a cart full of meat products. The male was followed outside and was observed placing some items from his vehicle back into the shopping cart. He fled south on Valley Road. It was unknown how much proceeds the suspect got away with.

Burglary
January 6, 2025 (Summit Avenue): The resident reported that he was awoken at approximately 3:45 AM by the sound of a car door closing. When he went downstairs to investigate, he discovered his home had been burglarized. The suspects gained entry through a first-floor bathroom window. Once inside the home, the suspects located the keys to the resident’s 2020 BMW X5 and 2017 BMW X5. The suspects then fled the scene, taking both of the resident’s vehicles. The 2017 BMW was abandoned the following day in Irvington, NJ after being involved in a single car accident.

Motor Vehicle Crime
January 6, 2025 (Gates Avenue): The resident reported that their 2022 BMW X7 was stolen from their driveway during the overnight hours. GPS last pinged the vehicle to Newark, NJ.

Arrest
January 2, 2025 (Valley Road): A 36-year-old female from Verona, NJ was charged with shoplifting from Quick Check on Valley Road.
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