Robbery / Assault
April 9, 2025 (Lackawanna Plaza): Officers responded to the area of Elm Street and Orange Road where they located a sixteen-year-old juvenile male with multiple lacerations to his head. The juvenile was being assisted by two Samaritans. The victim reported that he had been beaten and robbed of his belongings in an alleyway on Lackawanna Plaza. Officers responded to Lackawanna Plaza where they were able to locate the crime scene. Surveillance footage in the area revealed that the incident occurred between 9:30 PM and 9:40 PM. The victim was seen in the alley at which point five male suspects approached the victim and began assaulting him. After the assault, the suspects took the victim’s shoes, backpack and a cellphone from his pocket. The victim was ultimately transported to University Trauma Center in Newark and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. This incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kevin Ortiz at (973) 509-4721.
Motor Vehicle Crime
April 11, 2025 (Bellevue Avenue): The victim reported that her purse was stolen from her vehicle while parked on Bellevue Avenue. She reported that her vehicle was left unlocked and unattended between 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. The purse reportedly contained her medications.
April 11, 2025 (Hilltop Place): The resident reported that he was seated in his home when he heard voices outside of his window. He peered through his window and observed at least one male inside of his 2015 Toyota Rav4. The resident went outside, and the suspects fled west on Hilltop Place. They were described only as two younger black males wearing all black clothing.
Harassment / Criminal Mischief
April 11, 2025 (Glenridge Avenue): The complainant reported that his Tesla had been vandalized while parked on Glenridge Avenue. He reported that an unknown male had left several notes on his vehicle. The notes included phrases such as “Nazi Car”, “I scratched your car”, as well as other vulgar phrases. Upon inspecting his vehicle, the complainant discovered new damage near the rear passenger side. The suspect is a thin white male, average height, twenty to thirty years old, wearing a dark jacket, and blue jeans.