Tuesday, May 24, 2016

SCARY HOME INVASION, ROBBERIES LEAD POLICE WEEK

From Maplewood Police Today:

May 18, 2016; Robbery; At approximately 5 AM a male broke into a home in the 20’s block of Orchard Rd.  He proceeded to threaten a resident with a handgun and demanded money. A scuffle ensued with family members and the actor fled from the home. After a lengthy search of the area, the actor, Dayjah Mobley age 19 of Maplewood, was located by Officer Henry Wasielewski in a backyard on Midland Blvd and with the assistance of other officers, he was taken into custody.  The handgun was also recovered.  No life threatening injuries were reported as a result of the incident.  Mr. Mobley was charged with aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, criminal mischief and possession of stolen property.  He was transported to Essex County Correctional Facility.  Preliminary investigation suggests the incident was not a random act.

May 18, 2016; Bicycle Theft; Between 4 PM and 5:30 PM a bicycle was stolen from Underhill Field on Garfield Pl.

May 19, 2016; Theft from Auto; During the overnight hours, an unsecured vehicle parked on Menzel Ave was entered.  A wallet and Ipod were reportedly stolen.

May 20, 2016; Burglary; During the overnight hours, a home on Overlook Terr was entered.  Several items including a purse were stolen from the first floor.

May 20, 2016; Theft from Auto; During the overnight hours, an unsecured vehicle parked in the rear of a Vermont St residence was entered.  A wallet with cash and credit cards was reportedly stolen from the vehicle.

May 22, 2016; Robbery; At approximately, 9:50 PM, a 23 year old male walking on Valley St was robbed in the area of Rynda Rd.  The victim was walking home to South Orange when he was approached by two black males, possibly in their early 20s.  The males punched him and took his bag before fleeing.  No injuries were reported.

May 22, 2016; Robbery; At approximately, 10 PM, a 20 year old male was approached by four black males in the area of Kensington Terr.  The males surrounded him, began kicking and punching him and then took his phone from his pocket before fleeing.  No serious injuries were reported and the victim was evaluated by the Fire Department but refused medical attention.


May 17, 2016; Package Theft; At approximately 2 PM a package was stolen from an apartment complex at 747 Valley St.

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