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Thief Caught in Stolen Driving School Vehicle after Failed Ridgewood Car Theft

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police captured an individual who allegedly tried to steal a Honda Odyssey from the driveway of a home in the 300 block of Gilbert Street, Ridgewood on Wednesday morning, 02/09. After being confronted by the Honda’s owner, the suspect fled Gilbert Street in a vehicle reportedly stolen from a Queens, NY based driving school, but not before leaving a bottle of liquor inside of the Honda. He was subsequently spotted driving through several Ridgewood and Glen Rock residential neighborhoods after leaving Gilbert Street, but was eventually captured in the parking lot of a Dunkin’ Donuts illegally parked at the intersection of Franklin Turnpike and Route 17 southbound in Ridgewood. The stolen driving school vehicle was impounded by Ridgewood Police and transported to their headquarters by a tow truck. The suspect was also transported to Ridgewood Police for processing. No injuries nor motor vehicle crashes were reported in connection with the incident.

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Minor Damage Reported at Dunkin’ Donuts after SUV hit Building in Ridgewood

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photo by Boyd Loving

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department  were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle that crashed into the Dunkin’ Donuts building at 657 Franklin Turnpike, Ridgewood on Saturday afternoon, 02/22. Fortunately no injuries were reported in the crash. Damage to the building was cosmetic in nature only. The vehicle, a full sized SUV, was able to be driven from the scene.

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Robbers Hit 2 Route 17 Dunkin Donuts Early Wednesday Morning

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the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ramsey Nj, according to Ramsey Police at 1233 AM this date and armed Robbery (handgun) at Dunkin Donuts Route 17 North yielding proceeds. NO ONE INJURED.

Actor described as an Asian male in his 20’s, short, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, face mask and sunglasses. Actor brandished a handgun demanded money from the registers and attempted to have employee open the safe. Actor fled via rear door of Dunkin Donuts.

Barely 15 minutes later, Paramus Police reported similar incident at their Dunkin Donuts, actor had a matching description.

Anyone who might have seen or knows something that could help authorities catch the robber is asked to contact Ramsey police at(201) 327-2400 or Paramus police at (201) 262-3400 .