Maplewood Police responded to a report of an auto alarm going off and three males attempting to open car doors in the area of Parker Avenue on Sunday at around 3:10 a.m., said Sgt. Christopher Black. Officers found three youths nearby and after a on-scene investigation, arrested them, Black said. Two were charged with trespassing, and one was charged with burglary and theft from a vehicle, said Black.
Here is the rest of this week’s blotter:
August 25, 2015; Theft from Auto; A resident of Midland Blvd responded to the police department and reported that their unsecured vehicle was entered overnight and that documents and change were taken.
August 26, 2015; Burglary; Between 12:30 and 2:30 PM, an unsecured home on Valley St was entered and Jewelry stolen.
August 27, 2015; Bicycle Theft; Sometime over a two day period a bicycle and helmet were stolen from the Maplewood Train Station.
August 27, 2015; Bicycle theft; At approximately 6:30 PM, three juvenile males convinced a juvenile to let them borrow his bicycle. Once the juvenile victim allowed them to use his bicycle they road off on it.
August 27, 2015; Motor Vehicle Theft; During the overnight hour a Chrysler parked in a private parking lot on Springfield Ave was stolen.
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
