Burglary / Attempted Burglary
May 19, 2023 (South Mountain Avenue): The resident reported that he was awoken at 4:40 AM by his dogs barking. When he walked downstairs, he observed an unknown individual standing inside his home. The resident yelled, "What are you doing here?" The suspect then threw a briefcase that belonged to the resident in his direction and fled the home through the rear door and ran east down the driveway. The suspect was described as a male (unknown race) approximately 5’09” tall, wearing a black ski mask, black or grey hooded sweatshirt, and dark colored pants. Nothing was reported missing from the home.
May 23, 2023 (Undercliff Road): Officers responded to an Undercliff Road address for an attempted burglary. The resident reported that at 3:10 AM, two individuals were seen on his surveillance in the driveway towards the front of the property. One suspect attempted to gain entry to a high-end vehicle parked in the driveway. The vehicle was locked and the suspect was unsuccessful. A second suspect attempted to gain entry into the residence, specifically by opening the screen door on the side of the house overlooking the driveway. The glass sliding door behind the screen door was locked. One suspect was described as a black male, medium build, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, a red hat, white surgical mask, and Adidas sweatpants with vertical white stripes along the side.
Theft
May 20, 2023 (Pine Street): The victim reported that a mattress that had been delivered to their home was stolen. The package was delivered at 4:30 PM and was valued at $1,300.00.
Motor Vehicle Crime
May 19, 2023 (Bellegrove Drive): The victim reported that her 2020 Land Rover was stolen from Bellegrove Drive while she was in Brookdale Park. Her purse was contained in the vehicle. The car was recovered on Mat 20, 2023 in Newark.
Arrest
May 18, 2023 (Lloyd Road): A 42 year old female from West Orange was charged with Criminal Mischief following a disturbance on Lloyd Road.
