Burglary suspects are stealing car keys from homes and tend to look for higher-end cars. They also grab wallets and purses left on kitchen counters. The incidents usually occur overnight or early morning.
Public Safety
Damage and Beer Cans Found at Vacant Property, Police Report
The structure had been heavily vandalized and appears to have had juveniles visiting it.
Man Punched in Face on Norwood Avenue in Hospital, Police Say
This incident is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Pierre Falaise at (973) 509-4717.
Three Suspects Attempted to Gain Entry Into Residence, Police Report
An attempted burglary on Overlook Road and a dispute at Bay Street Parking Deck.
Suspects Smash Vehicle Window and Steal Bag with Credit Cards, Police Report
Approximately $2000 in unauthorized charges were made on the cards at various locations in Clifton, Nutley and New York City.
Pedestrian Crashes Have Not Increased, Montclair Police Report
Conforti said that, in the years before the pandemic, the number of annual crash incidents in Montclair were higher than the numbers for 2023.
Montclair Celebrates A Hero
Officer Scott McGrath was honored with a proclamation for saving a man’s life while off duty in West Orange.
Icy Sidewalks? Get Them Clear or Get Ready for A Ticket
Icy, unsafe sidewalks are not a new problem in Montclair, but code enforcement inspectors were out giving tickets today.
Cinderblocks Used to Shatter Glass Door at Bloomfield Avenue Clothing Store Burglary
Police report burglaries at three homes and one Montclair business.
Still Asking What Happened to the $300,000 Montclair Got to Fight Hate Crimes in 2021
More than two years later, there is no task force and no clarity about what has happened to the grant money.
Montclair Home Ransacked, Police Report
The family was away at the time of the burglary. The suspects took two safes that contained documents and jewelry.
Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Anderson Park (Update)
Helicopter was experiencing mechanical difficulties, police say. No injuries reported.
Montclair Police Seek Suspect In Criminal Mischief Spree
Graffiti was spray painted on generator boxes, Rand Park, walls of businesses, and Town Hall.
Montclair Residents Demand Action: ‘Can’t Wait For Vision Zero’
“No serious injury or death is acceptable on our roads. Zero is the only acceptable number here.”