This week in Glen Ridge crime from Capt. Sean Quinn:
Date/Time: 2-10-2017 at 8:21 PM
Incident: Burglary
Description: Officer Patricia Romaine was dispatched to Highland Avenue on a report of a burglary to a residence. Sometime after 6:00pm on February 10, 2017, an unidentified suspect cut a screen on the rear porch and entered through a sliding glass door. The suspect then removed a jewelry box before exiting through the front door. This matter is currently under investigation. Anyone with additional information is requested to contact Det. Sgt. Daniel Manley at 973-748-5400 x 115.Date/Time: 2-12-2017 at 9:29 AM
Incident: Burglary to Detached Garage
Description: Officer Matthew Perigo was dispatched to Lincoln Street on a report of a burglary to a detected garage. Sometime between January 17th and February 12th, an unidentified suspect entered the garage through an unsecured rear door. Nothing was reported stolen at the time of the report. This matter is currently under investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Anthony Rivera at 973-748-5400 x 119.
Date/Time: 2-15-2017 at 08:50 AM
Incident: Entered Vehicle
Description: Officer Christopher Grogan was dispatched to Douglas Road on a report of an entered vehicle. Between 7:00pm on February 14, 2017 and 8:00am on February 15, 2017, an unidentified suspect entered an unlocked vehicle parked in a residential driveway. The contents of the glove box and center console were rifled through, but nothing was reported stolen. This matter is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is requested to contact Det. Rivera at 973-748-5400 x 119.During this week the Glen Ridge Police Department investigated (7) motor vehicle accidents.
Tips Line: Residents wishing to report criminal activity can contact 973-780-1866 to leave anonymous crime tips. If the incident is an in progress crime, residents should contact the main police number at 973-748-5400, which will also take anonymous phone calls.
Tax Fraud Scams: With Tax season approaching, the Glen Ridge Police Department would like to remind residents to not fall victim to common phishing scams. The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media and will not threaten residents over the phone with imprisonment. If you feel you are the victim of a possible scam, request a call back telephone number, hang up the phone and contact the police department.