Suspicious Person
November 12, 2024 (Harrison Avenue): A resident reported observing a suspicious male at the Delta Gas Station who appeared to be attempting to enter various motor vehicles. Surveillance video confirmed that at approximately 12:22 AM, a black male rode his bicycle onto the property and attempted to enter several vehicles which were all locked. He was able to enter the cab of a box truck. It is unknown if the suspect stole anything from the truck at this time. The suspect also entered another vehicle which was no longer on scene at the time the report was made.
Theft
November 14, 2024 (Valley Road): Kings Supermarket reported an individual has been entering the store and shoplifting. The suspect is a white female with white hair, black jacket, black pants and black shoes carrying around a grocery bag. She reportedly entered the supermarket on November 10, 2024 and stole $108.00 in steak. On the second occasion (November 12, 2024), she entered the store and stole $194.00 in steak.
Burglary
November 16, 2024 (Hartley Street): The resident reported that his apartment was entered at approximately 5:30 AM. There was no sign of forced entry, and the victim believes the suspect was in possession of a set of keys. Missing at his time is a safe, an Xbox, an Apple watch, various documents, and an unknown amount of cash.
Criminal Mischief
November 17, 2024 (Glenridge Avenue): Four juveniles on electric bicycles were seen on surveillance vandalizing the fifth level of the Midtown Parking Deck. They were seen using red, black, and white spray paint to place derogatory phrases and images on the walls.
Stolen Vehicle
November 18, 2024 (Gates Avenue): The owner of a 2024 Range Rover reported that he parked his vehicle on Gates Avenue at approximately 12:00 PM. When he returned at 5:30 PM, the vehicle was gone. He believes that his keys were accidentally left in the vehicle. License Plate readers placed the vehicle in Newark at approximately 6:15 PM.