On Monday at approximately 6:30 a.m., a pedestrian walking on Valley Road discovered someone shattered the front window of Nouvelle & One Savvy Design. Responding officers arrived and determined a burglary occurred during the overnight hours. The owners confirmed the burglary and that a number of high end designer bags were missing. Surveillance footage shows a silver-colored sedan arriving at the business at approximately 1:48 a.m. Four individuals exit the vehicle and force entry into the business using a window punch tool. The individuals proceed to gather several designer handbags and flee the scene at 1:51 a.m. This incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information can contact Detective Juliano at (973) 509-4724 or Detective Mateo at (973) 509-4721.
Motor Vehicle Crime
April 22, 2024 (Bloomfield Avenue): A complainant reported that someone entered her vehicle at some point between 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 21st and 6:30 a.m. on Monday. The individuals gained entry through the front passenger side door. The individuals stole approximately $500 in cash from her wallet as well as two credit cards.
Arrests
April 18, 2024 (Pine Street):MPD charged a 36-year-old female from Montclair with assault
following a dispute on Pine Street.
April 19, 2024 (Bloomfield Avenue): At approximately 5:15 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of Bloomfield Avenue after a passerby discovered a loaded handgun someone left on a bench. Officers arrived and located a 9mm Sig Sauer handgun loaded with seven rounds of ammunition. Detectives obtained surveillance from the area and were able to determine who discarded the firearm on the bench. MPD charged a 30-year-old man from Orange, NJ, with unlawful possession of a weapon.
April 22, 2024 (Talbot Street): A 16-year-old male from East Orange, NJ was charged with
receiving stolen property following a theft on Talbot Street.