Three Downtown Incidents Reported

Three separated incidents occurred downtown last week, police said. Two people reported theft and one person informed police of a damaged car.

At an East Ridgewood Avenue business, an owner reported Jan. 12 that money was stolen in December 2009. The business's employees placed money in a file cabinet over a three-day period and found the money missing.

A village resident reported Jan. 14 at 7:57 p.m. that he parked his vehicle at New York Sports Club. He found that the passenger-side window was broken and a black leather bag containing personal items was missing.

Additionally, another village resident reported that he parked his vehicle in Starkbucks' rear parking lot Jan. 16 at 3:10 p.m. He said he parked in a space adjacent to a "No Parking" sign. He was allegedly approached by a male who said he was not supposed to park in that area. When he returned to the vehicle he found two large scratches in his car's side.

Other news:

• A Lakeview Avenue resident reported a dispute with an area business Jan. 13. In March 2009, she contracted a Midland Park business to reupholster furniture in. She gave a deposit along with three chairs and fabric. Recently, the business owner was contacted and told the victim that he no longer had the furniture or fabric. The matter is under investigation by the Ridgewood Detective Bureau.
• A Godwin Avenue resident reported Jan. 14 that his vehicle was entered overnight—it was left unlocked. The vehicle was parked in his driveway, and the only item reported missing was an iPod. The matter is under investigation by the Ridgewood Detective Bureau.