ROBBERY AND ARRESTS LEAD POLICE WEEK

From Maplewood Police today:

May 11, 2015; Robbery; At approximately 7 PM, a 54 year old male

walking on Springfield Ave was approached by a 17 year old female.  The

female attempted to take his phone from him and punched him.  When she

was unsuccessful in getting the phone, a group of three males, 16, 17

and 20 years old began running towards the male. The victim ran across

the street and called the police. The individuals were located on 42nd

St in Irvington by patrols and detectives and positively identified. 

Seyquan West age 20 of Newark as well as the three juveniles from Newark

 were taken into custody and charged with the attempted robbery and

conspiracy.

May 15, 2015; Theft of Auto Parts; During the early morning hours,

the side mirrors of a Honda Accord were stolen from a vehicle parked

on Essex Ave.

May 17, 2015; Burglary; Sometime over a two day period a home on

Cypress St was entered.  Multiple pieces of jewelry and electronics

were stolen from the home.

May 17, 2015; Theft from Auto; A resident Durand Rd reported that

between 12 and 3 PM their unlocked vehicle had been rummaged through. 

Change and an old cell phone are believed to be missing.