Maplewood police arrested an Irvington resident for the alleged robbery of Walgreens on Springfield Avenue on Sunday. At around 6:10 p.m., officers responded to the store for a report of a shoplifter attempting to flee, said Sgt. Christopher Black. Police determined the man had allegedly attempted to steal over $200 in over-the-counter medications and had pushed an employe who attempted to stop him, said Black. Officers found 42-year-old Frank Wiley as he tried to run away on Tuscan Road; he was arrested and charged with robbery. There were no injuries reported, Black said.
Here is the rest of this week’s blotter:
January 8, 2016; Attempt Robbery; At approximately 5:15 PM, a black male in his 40’s entered the Echelon Hair Salon on Springfield Ave. The male appeared to look at a few items and then put his hand into his jacket and announced a robbery. When the actor discovered there was no money in the register, he attempted to steal a cell phone. The actor then fled the scene on foot without any proceeds. No one was injured.
January 8, 2016; Theft of Trailer; Sometime over the previous day, a trailer was stolen from Camptown Rd.
January 10, 2016; Attempted Burglary; At approximately 11 AM a resident of the 100 block of Lexington Ave reported that someone rang her door bell. When she did not answer she heard a loud bang on the side door. Damage to the door was observed consistent with someone attempting to make entry.
January 10, 2016; Attempted Burglary; At approximately 12 PM a resident of the 80’s block of Parker Ave reported that someone rang their door bell. A few minutes after not answering the door, they heard a loud bang on the side door. Damage to the door was observed consistent with someone attempting to make entry. The individual that rang the door bell was observed to be a black female in her twenties with red hair.
The Maplewood Police Department works hard to protect the residents and their property. We are asking that you assist us in this effort by making sure all vehicles and homes are properly secured at all times. Thank you
