From Maplewood Police, August 22, 2024:
Press Release
August 15th – August 21st
August 17, 2024: Residential Burglary/ MV Theft: On 8/17/24, Maplewood Police Officers responded to a Hoffman Street residence on a report of a burglary with a MV theft. During the on-scene investigation, unknown suspect(s) broke into the residence through a rear door in order to steal the keys to a red 2024 Range Rover. The vehicle was taken from the driveway, however recovered shortly in Jersey City, NJ.
August 18, 2024: Motor Vehicle Rummages: On 8/18/24, Maplewood Police received reports of two motor vehicle rummages on Brown Street.
August 19, 2024: Vehicle Rummage Arrest: On 8/19/24, Maplewood Police Officers responded to a Boyden Avenue residence on a report of an unknown male sitting inside a vehicle. Officers located, 41-year-old Robert Grey of Newark, NJ, who was seated inside a vehicle belonging to a Boyden Avenue resident. Grey was found to be in possession of multiple personal items that were originally inside the vehicle. Grey was arrested for Burglary into a Motor Vehicle and transported to County Jail.
August 22, 2024: Attempted Residential Burglary: On 8/22/24, Maplewood Police Officers responded to a Durand Road residence on a report of an attempted burglary. During the on-scene investigation, unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter into the residence through a first-floor window/ door. When the suspect(s) were unable to enter through an unsecure door, a rock was thrown at a rear glass door. Entry was not made as the suspects realized that they had alerted the homeowner to their presence.
In addition to the above events, there was an additional two shoplifting incidents during this time frame.
The Maplewood Police Department works hard to protect 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. All charges are merely accusations. Each suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Also, the Maplewood Police Department offers FREE Home Security Surveys to residents of the Township. These surveys are designed to assist residents of security options they can use to further protect their residences. If you would like to have a survey conducted for your residence, please log onto www.MaplewoodPD.org and select the prompt for the Home Security Survey to fill out the request.
