The week in Montclair crime from Montclair Police Department:
Theft
April 28, 2020 (Bloomfield Avenue): The complainant stated that an unknown person entered her unlocked vehicle between April 25th and April 28th. A phone cable, house keys, and approximately $10.00 in cash were the reported proceeds.
April 29, 2020 (Bloomfield Avenue): The complainant reported that her package that had been delivered to her apartment building was opened and the merchandise had been removed. The package reportedly contained a coat.
April 30, 2020 (Bloomfield Avenue): An employee of CVS reported observing a male customer concealing approximately $70.00 worth of miscellaneous merchandise. When confronted at the door, the suspect dropped the items and fled eastbound on Bloomfield Avenue.
MV Theft
May 2, 2020 (Seneca Place): A 2015 Mercedes Benz ML350 was stolen from the driveway during the overnight hours. The vehicle was unlocked with the key fob inside. The vehicle was recovered later in the day (unoccupied) in Newark.
Suspicious Incident
May 2, 2020 (Wellesley Road): The resident that her surveillance cameras captured an unknown female approaching her front porch at approximately 3:00AM and attempt to open a screen door. When unsuccessful, the suspect removed a package from the mailbox and laid down on the porch. At approximately 6:00AM the resident used the microphone to wake the woman, who fled in an unknown direction. The woman was described as wearing a black coat, blue sweatpants with light blue stripes, carrying a red purse and red suitcase.
Arrests
May 4, 2020 (Valley Road): Patrol responded to the Episcopal Church of Saint James on a report of a burglary in progress. The caller was viewing live footage of the incident via cell phone. Patrol responded and apprehended a 65-year-old Little Falls man who was charged with Burglary and Theft of Moveable Property.