Forgery, Criminal Mischief, Burglary: Princeton Police Blotter

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

PRINCETON, NJ - On May 27, a man victim reported that sometime between 2:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., an unknown actor(s) shattered the rear window of his vehicle while it was parked and unoccupied in a parking lot on Alexander Street. Nothing was reported to be missing from the vehicle. There are no suspects at this time.

On May 28, patrol officers investigated a report of criminal mischief involving a victim’s vehicle. The victim stated that an unknown individual or individuals caused approximately $500 worth of damage by puncturing the front passenger side tire, which resulted in a deflation. The damage occurred sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on May 28. In addition to the tire damage, the unknown actor(s) placed a yellow sticker on the driver's side front window, which featured an image of Elon Musk with his arm raised and the text, "It must be embarrassing to own a Tesla." At this time, there are no suspects identified.

On May 29, patrols responded to a business on Nassau Street following a report of a suspicious vehicle that had been brought to the garage for a pre-purchase mechanical inspection. Upon investigation, patrols discovered that the vehicle was a "cloned vehicle," meaning it had a duplicate Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) that was copied from a legitimate vehicle. This was done to conceal the fact that the vehicle had been reported stolen in March 2025. The driver a Philadelphia resident, also presented a fraudulent title featuring the duplicate VIN. He was arrested and taken to police headquarters for processing. He was charged with several offenses, including Alteration of a Vehicle Identification Number, receiving a stolen motor vehicle, forgery, exhibiting false government documents, and hindering apprehension. Additionally, he received multiple motor vehicle summonses. After being provided with a court date, Gutierrez-Reyes was released on his own recognizance.

May 29, patrol officers responded to a business on Hulfish Street regarding an active shoplifting incident involving three suspects who had fled through the rear emergency exit with merchandise. The details of the suspects are as follows:

• Suspect 1: A Black male, heavy build, with medium-length dreadlocks, wearing all black clothing and white shoes.
• Suspect 2: A Black female, short in stature, medium build, with long braided hair, wearing a white T-shirt, black sweatpants, and black shoes.
• Suspect 3: A Black female, heavy build, with long black hair, wearing all green clothing, white shoes, and a New York Yankees cap.

The suspects stole $1,274 worth of merchandise. The investigation is ongoing.

On June 3, officers were dispatched to a residence on Spruce Street to investigate a burglary and theft from a motor vehicle that had already occurred. On arrival, a woman reported that between 9 p.m., on June 2, and 5:50 a.m. on June 3, unknown individuals entered her car, which was parked in her driveway. They stole $25 in cash from the center console. Additionally, a Vera Bradley bag was taken from the trunk; however, the bag was later found in the middle of Spruce Street, with all its contents intact. Currently, there are no suspects in this case.

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