Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident
Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Leonia Police Investigate Series of Burglaries and Thefts

October 24, 2024

Leonia, NJ – The Leonia Police Department is conducting investigations into several reported burglaries and thefts. The incidents occurred from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

During this period, two thefts of catalytic converters took place, with one possible attempted theft. These incidents occurred on the 100 block of Glenwood Avenue, 100 block of Oakdene Avenue, and the 100 block of Ames Avenue. Additionally, a vehicle was stolen from a parking lot on Lakeview Avenue west of Grand Avenue between 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

On Wednesday at 12:25 p.m., a diversion burglary was reported on Grand Avenue near the Englewood border. In this case, three white males with Irish accents engaged the resident under the pretense of doing neighbor’s tree work, allowing one suspect to enter the home and commit theft.

Another residential burglary and theft took place between 10:00 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. on the 400 block of Birch Lane the same day. The Leonia Police Department urges residents to report suspicious activities promptly and to exercise caution when allowing

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