Here’s the latest police report from Montclair:

Armed Robbery
On 8/20/11 at approximately 1:50 AM, police responded to the Erie Saloon on Depot Square on a report of an armed robbery. The victim, a thirty year old Montclair resident, told police that he had been at Egan’s on Walnut Street earlier in the night. While there, he had been reportedly harassed by a group of males. The victim states that he believes that he and a friend were followed to the Erie Saloon after he left Egan’s.

The victim stated that while at the Erie Saloon, he was approached by the same individuals who had harassed him earlier at Egan’s. One of the suspects pulled him by the back of the collar and made him exit the bar through the front door and walked him towards the nearby railroad tracks. The victim stated that the suspect made him kneel, then put a black handgun to the victim’s head and took $140 from him. The victim was then able to flee the scene. The victim stated that there were five suspects, but could only describe two of the suspects. One suspect is described as a black male, 5’8”-5’10”, with near shoulder-length dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. The second suspect is described as black male, approximately 5’10”, with long, thick dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing an orange shirt.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Wil Young at 973-509-4719.

Suspicious Activity
On 8/21/11 at approximately 7:35 PM, police responded to St. Luke’s Church on South Fullerton Avenue on a report of a possible theft of church property. Upon arrival, police spoke to an employee who stated that he had observed a male walking through the church’s lot, walking away from a restricted area. This restricted area houses the church’s thrift shop and is located in the basement of the church.

The employee told police that he discovered that exterior door to the thrift shop was not secure and followed the male, believing that he may have taken items from the store. The employee followed the suspect east on Union Street towards Elm Street and pled with the suspect to return the property to the church. The suspect continued walking east on Union Street and then north on Gates Avenue. The employee stated that at one point, the suspect removed an object, possibly a picture frame, from one of the bags that he was carrying and swung it at the employee. The suspect was last seen walking east on Bloomfield Avenue from Gates Avenue.

The suspect is described as a balding black male in his fifties. He was last seen wearing jean shorts, a white T-shirt, white and black Nike sneakers, and a black and red Cincinnati Reds cap.

Burglary
On 8/21/11 at approximately 3:20 PM, police responded to an apartment building on Gates Avenue on a report of a burglary. The complainant told police that two bicycles had been stolen from the basement near a storage unit in the last week. She reports that the first bicycle was stolen on 8/16/11, explaining that a neighbor was moving and that workers may have left the basement door unlocked. The second bicycle was stolen from the basement sometime between approximately 6:00 PM on the 20th and approximately 8:00 AM on the 21st.

The first bicycle is described as an approximately five year old, silver-colored, men’s Specialized Expedition bicycle valued between $700 and $900. The second bicycle is described as men’s black-colored mountain bike, valued at approximately $300. There are no suspects at this time.

While checking the area, police found a complainant in a neighboring building, who also reported a bicycle stolen from their basement. This victim stated that the bicycle was stolen from the basement near a storage area sometime after 8/17/11. The bicycle is described as a men’s brown and white Columbia mountain bike, valued at $300. It appears that entry to the basement was gained through an unlocked boiler room door. There are no suspects at this time.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Juvenile Aid Bureau at 973-509-4733.

Burglary
On 8/20/11 at approximately 3:00 PM, police responded to a single-family residence on Park Street on a report of a burglary to a garage. Upon arrival, police discovered that a window to the garage had been broken, allowing the suspect to gain entry. The victim stated that two bicycles, last seen on 6/20/11, had been stolen from the garage. The first bicycle is described as a female, red adult Schwinn, Valued at $200. The second bicycle is described as female yellow bicycle valued at $200. There are no suspects at this time.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle
On 8/19/11 at approximately 2:25 PM, police responded to a parking lot on Orange Road on a report of a private property parking violation. Upon arrival, police spoke to the complainant, who stated that the vehicle, a Toyota Corolla, had been parked in one of the tenant’s spots overnight. Police checked the vehicle’s registration and discovered that the vehicle had been reported stolen in East Orange on that date. There are no suspects at this time.

Theft from a Motor Vehicle
On 8/19/11 at approximately 8:00 PM, police were patrolling the North Fullerton Parking Deck when they were flagged down by an individual on the second level of the deck who reported that his roof-mounted bicycle rack was stolen. The stolen item is described as a Thule bike rack valued at approximately $500. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between 7:00 PM on the 18th and 7:40 PM on the 19th. There are no suspects at this time,

Disorderly Conduct
On 8/20/11 at approximately 2:30 AM, police responded to the Walnut Street train station a report of a disturbance. While police were dispersing a group, an individual later identified as a 21 year old from Upper Montclair, began screaming and cursing at the officers. He was issued a summons for violating a township ordinance prohibiting tumultuous behavior.

Suspicious Activity
On 8/20/11 at approximately 4:45 PM, police responded to a single-family residence on Prospect Avenue on a report of a female looking into windows at that residence. Upon arrival, police spoke to the witness, who stated that he observed the female on the southern side of the residence. The caller confronted the female, who asked him if he had Comcast or Verizon before quickly walking towards Bloomfield Avenue. The caller believed that the female was wandering about the property with the purpose to commit a crime.

The suspect is described as an emaciated black female in her forties with very short cropped black hair. She was last seen wearing a light blue denim shirt, knee-length light blue denim shorts, and white sneakers.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Detective Joseph Anderson at 973-509-4706.

Arrest
On 8/20/11 at approximately 5:00 PM, police responded to the South End Liquor Store on Orange Road on a report of customers attempting to pay with a fraudulent $20 bill. Upon arrival, police spoke to an employee who stated that an individual, later identified as Willie Rackley Jr., had tried to make a purchase using a $20 bill. The cashier used a fraudulent detection pen and believed that the bill was counterfeit. Rackley then gave the cashier a genuine $20 bill, which he was holding in his other hand, and left the store. The cashier had returned the fraudulent bill to Rackley after discovering that it was counterfeit.

Police later stopped a Pontiac Bonneville in the area of Willowdale Avenue and Draper Terrace that matched the description provided of a vehicle in the area at the time of the incident. Rackley was a passenger in the vehicle. Rackley was found to be in possession of three counterfeit $20 bills. During the course of the investigation, a knife and a meat cleaver were located in the vehicle. Rackley, 45, of Newark, was placed under arrest and charged with criminal simulation and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon. Bail was set at $25,000. He was also found to have a warrant out of Florida.

Burglary
On 8/20/11 at approximately 8:20 PM, police responded to a single-family residence on Union Street on a report of an activated burglary alarm. Upon arrival, police located an unlocked door on the north side of the residence. Police then checked the residence and determined that the intruder was no longer in the residence. While checking the house, police located an entertainment center in the living room. It appeared that a television had been forcibly removed from that location. Shortly thereafter, the homeowner arrived on scene and confirmed that a black, approximately 42” Sony television had been stolen from the residence. There are no suspects at this time.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Detective Terence Turner at 973-509-4724.

Vandalism
On 8/22/11 at approximately 2:20 AM, police responded to a single-family residence on Pleasant Avenue on a report of vandalism. The caller told police that at approximately 2:15 AM, he heard multiple popping noises before his audible house alarm began sounding. He looked out of an upstairs window and observed an individual entering a small silver car which then sped away southbound on Pleasant Avenue. It was later discovered that a window to his house had been damaged, with the cost to repair estimated at $600-$800. There is no further description of the suspect at this time.

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