Burglary
March 5, 2025 (Beverly Road): The resident reported that when he woke he discovered that his 2025 Mercedes Benz GLC was missing from his driveway. He also discovered that a rear side door was unsecured. It is believed that the resident unintentionally left the door open after taking the trash out the previous night. Surveillance footage shows that the suspects arrived at the residence at approximately 4:50AM in an unknown vehicle. The suspects made entry into the home and located the keys to the Mercedes that were kept in a bowl in the kitchen. Newark Police recovered the vehicle on Howard Court later in the day.
Motor Vehicle Crime
March 9, 2025 (Maple Avenue): The complainant reported that he parked his 2018 Mercedes C300 in front of Tommy’s Laundromat. He entered the laundromat to pick up his clothing. When he returned his vehicle was gone. The vehicle was recovered on Ridge Street in Newark a few hours later.
Indecent Exposure
March 10, 2025 (Church Street): The victim reported that she was driving down Church Street looking for a parking space when they observed a male standing on the sidewalk exposing his genitals. The male was described as a tall white male with a thin build, wearing a black skull cap, light blue shirt, black pants, black and white sneakers as well as carrying a black and red draw string style backpack. He was last seen walking through the alleyway on Church Street towards The Crescent Deck.
Arrest
March 8, 2025 (Bloomfield Avenue): A 35-year-old male from Verona was charged with Defiant Trespass for refusing to leave Fujiya Ramen after being requested to do so multiple times.