By: Tracie Carter
Three individuals are being sought following a shoplifting incident at a CVS Pharmacy on Claremont Avenue in Montclair.
According to police, the theft occurred on July 28, 2026, when three suspects entered the store together and allegedly stole a variety of merchandise before leaving the location.
Investigators said one suspect took five boxes of melatonin, four 16-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola, and an unknown quantity of Vicks ZzzQuil.
A second suspect allegedly stole an undetermined amount of cereal, while the third suspect reportedly took an unknown amount of lotion.
Police described the first suspect as a short Black male wearing a black bandana with white skull designs, a black T-shirt, black pants, black-and-white Nike sneakers, and carrying a blue bag.
The second suspect was described as a Black male wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, red-and-white sneakers, a black crossbody bag, and carrying a blue Walmart bag.
The third suspect was described as a Black male wearing a black zippered sweatshirt over a black shirt, black pants, and brown-and-white sneakers.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Newark Police Department.