Fairfield (NJ) The Fairfield Police Department is actively investigating a series of burglaries involving food establishments within the township. The latest incidents occurred on November 8, 2021, at the West Essex Diner, located at 516 Route 46 East and Four J’s bagel shop, located at 400 Fairfield Road.
It appears that, at approximately 1:40 AM, a lone actor entered Four Js bagel shop through an unsecured door and stole approximately $400 from the cash register. About an hour later, this same individual allegedly walked across the street to the West Essex Diner and forced entry through a screen on rear kitchen window. The actor then allegedly stole approximately $750 in cash and some liquor bottles.
A similar incident took place at Sushi Laco, located at 435 Hollywood Avenue sometime between October 30, 2021, and November 1, 2021. During that incident, an unknown actor(s) pushed in a rear window air conditioning unit and entered the establishment and stole approximately $800 in cash. At present, it is uncertain if this incident is related to those taking place at the diner and bagel shop.
The police department is advising local food establishments to not keep cash in or around their registers, assure that their doors and windows are secured and that alarms are set when the businesses are closed.
Anyone with information about this or any other crimes can contact the Fairfield Police Department’s Investigative Section at 973-227-1400. All information received will be kept confidential.
Authorized by: Chief Anthony Manna
