Police Investigate Thefts, Attempted Burglary

The Maplewood Police Department is investigating three burglaries which occurred over the course of two days.

On Oct. 1, a young man was seen around 2 p.m. removing a package from a Garfield Place home. Officers responded but were unable to locate him, police said.

Officers were called to a Prospect St. home on Oct. 2 on report of a burglary. Police determined that between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. an unknown person forced their way into the home and stole jewelry.

Also on Oct. 2, a resident of 44th St. returned home and found that a ladder was removed from their garage and placed against their home, police said.

“An unknown individual or individuals attempted to make entrance to a second story window but, were unsuccessful,” they added.

All incidents are currently under investigation by the Detective Bureau.