Burglary, Criminal Mischief: Princeton Police Blotter

The following is a summary of incidents as reported by Princeton Police:

PRINCETON, NJ - On May 20, officers responded to a business on North Harrison Street to investigate a report of a past shoplifting incident. The investigation, which included reviewing surveillance footage, confirmed that the suspect, a 53-year-old Princeton resident, had stolen wine valued at $25.56. As a result, she was mailed a summons and was given a court date.

On May 20, following to a motor vehicle stop of a vehicle for multiple traffic violations, the driver, a 29-year-old Lawrenceville resident, was found to have an active warrant for $750 (with a 10% option) issued by the Rochelle Park Municipal Court. The woman was arrested and taken to police headquarters for processing. She posted her bail and was released from police custody after she was provided with a new court date.

On May 22, a Leavitte Lane resident reported that an unknown actor(s) entered his home through an unsecured window and forced entry into the remainder of the residence by prying open a locked door located in the basement. The victim stated that multiple rooms were rummaged through and that $4,000 USD in cash, a ten-ounce silver bar, and twenty Silver Eagle collector's coins were stolen from a drawer. The total value of the stolen items and cash was valued at approximately $8,200 USD. There are no suspects at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.

On May 23, Nassau Street Patrol officers responded to a residence on Nassau Street following a report of a residential burglary in progress. Upon arrival, they spoke with the homeowner, who stated that he had returned home and witnessed a Black male, approximately 50 years old, with a slim build and a black and gray mustache/goatee wearing a gray fitted knit hat, a black coat, dark gray/black jeans, white and black sneakers, and was carrying a black backpack as he escaped from a first-floor bathroom window on the east side of the house. Patrols on the scene determined that the suspect likely entered the home through this bathroom window, which had been unsecured at the time. Several cabinets and drawers throughout the residence were found open and appeared to have been rummaged through. The total value of the stolen property is approximately $8,800. The incident has been turned over to the Detective Bureau for further investigation.

On May 25, following a noise complaint regarding loud music and alcohol consumption, the accused, a 39-year-old Princeton resident, was arrested after it was discovered that he had a $1,000 warrant issued by the Princeton Municipal Court. Additionally, he had an active warrant issued by the Mercer County Sheriff's Department. He was taken to police headquarters, where the arrest processing procedures were completed. Ultimately, the man was taken to the Mercer County Correctional Center, where he was lodged.

On May 24, patrols were dispatched to a residence on Mountain Avenue in response to a report of criminal mischief. The investigation at the scene revealed that unknown individuals caused approximately $500 in damage to the victim's vehicle. This damage consisted of a shallow, horizontal scratch about 40 inches long, spanning the length of the rear driver's side door. It is believed that this occurred sometime between 8:30 a.m. on May 23, and 8:30 a.m. on May 24. Additionally, an anti-Elon Musk sticker was placed on the victim’s other vehicle sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on May 20. Currently, there are no suspects.

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