In a quiet police week in Maplewood, a man was reported to have shoplifted “unknown merchandise” at the Walgreens on Springfield Avenue on Wednesday at approximately 9 p.m., according to Sgt. Christopher Black. The man ran out of the store and fled east on Springfield Ave., Black said.
Police also reported that a Ford parked on Meadowbrook Place was stolen on Friday between noon and 1 p.m., Black said. The car was later recovered in South Orange.
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.
