• 2006-026709: The Morris Plains Police are investigating a fuel spill that effected ten different roads.  At 3:17 p.m. on December 1, 2006 police responded to Mountain Way and Granniss Avenue for fuel on the roadway.  Officers discovered that approximately 25 gallons of what appeared to be diesel fuel was on ten different roads.  Police could not locate a vehicle in the area which may have leaked the fuel on the roadway.   The roads involved are Mountain Way, Granniss Avenue, Sun Valley Way, Holiday Drive, Stonybrook Road, Rudden Lane, Lakeview Drive, Sylvan Drive, Trowbridge Road and Dogwood Road.  Anyone who may have witnessed something or has information please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.

• 2006-023583: The Morris Plains Police are investigating an attempted burglary to The Sports Page on Speedwell Avenue.  The incident occurred on October 24, 2006 at 9:03 a.m.  Police responded to the location for an activated burglar alarm and found that unknown actor(s) attempted to gain access to the building through a rear door.  Entry to the building was not gained.  Anyone who may have witnessed something or has information please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.

• 2006-023294: The Morris Plains Police are investigating a burglary to a Diana Road residence that occurred on October 20, 2006 between 9:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  The actor forcibly entered the home through a  window in the rear of the home.  A loud bang was heard at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the area which may be related to the incident.  While investigating the burglary, an additional burglary was located at a neighboring home.  The victim of the that burglary stated that approximately two weeks prior his garage was burglarized.  Also see CrimeStoppers 2006-023026.  Anyone who may have witnessed something or has information please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.  SUSPECT APPREHENDED!

• 2006-023026: The Morris Plains Police are investigating a burglary to a Diana Road residence that occurred on October 17, 2006 between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.  The actor forcibly entered the home through a basement window.  A suspect was observed in the area at the time of the incident.  The suspect was also seen earlier in the day on West Hanover Avenue near Fairchild Pl.  The suspect is described as a black male, 5'07", 150 lbs. with a thin build, wearing a blue and yellow jacket, black knit cap and baggy jeans.  Anyone who may have witnessed something or has information please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.  SUSPECT APPREHENDED!

• 2006-019277: The Morris Plains Police are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle from a Sylvan Drive residence.  The vehicle, a 1996 beige Lincoln Continental, was stolen sometime between 12:45 am and 6:00am on September 1, 2006.  The owner reported the vehicle was last seen in his driveway unlocked.  The vehicle was recovered shortly after 6:00am on September 1, 2006 at Malapardis Park on Malapardis Road in Hanover Twp.  The vehicle was involved in a crash at that location and left disabled.  Anyone who may have witnessed something or has information please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.

• 2006-018443: The Morris Plains Police are investigating a burglary to a Speedwell Avenue business.  Sometime between 7:00pm Wednesday August 23, 2006 and 4:15am Thursday August 24, 2006 an unknown subject or subjects entered the Speedwell Family Chiropractic Center, 415 Speedwell Avenue, through a first floor window.  Anyone who may have witnessed someone in the area between the above times or has information please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.

• 2006-018070:  The Morris Plains Police are investigating the theft of a green 2001 GMC Van, NJ registration "X42Y22".  The van was parked behind the stores at Kohl's Plaza located at Rt. 10 & 202.  The van was last seen at 7:00pm Friday August 18, 2006 and discovered missing at 7:00am Saturday August 19,2006.  If anyone has information  please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.

• 2006-017651:  The Morris Plains Police are investigating the theft of a blue 2006 Yamaha Vino Scooter.  The scooter was taken from the Morris Plains Train Station between 7:00am Friday August 11, 2006 and 7:30pm Sunday August 13, 2006.  The scooter had its handle bars locked and was bearing NJ registration "P296K".  A photo of a similar type scooter is below.  If anyone has information  please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.

• 2006-016520:  The Morris Plains Police are investigating the theft of a outboard boat motor and a boat battery.  The motor and battery were stolen from a boat parked behind an American Rd. business between July 18, 2006 and August 1, 2006.  The Motor is a 2005 Mercury 9.9 horsepower outboard boat motor.  The battery is a 100 amp Glassmat 'Lee' Battery.   If anyone has information  please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.

• 2006-013768:  The Morris Plains Police investigated a home invasion to a Mountain Way home on June 28, 2006.  Two actors entered the home through an unlocked door, assaulted the homeowner and committed theft by taking the victims wallet.  After further investigation, Det. Dobbins and Det. Koroski arrested one subject and charged him with Robbery, Burglary, Assault, Theft and Conspiracy to commit those acts.  The second actor remains at large.  Warrants have been signed for the arrest of Matthew L. Bowan, Date of Birth 03/19/1984, Last known address is Hamburg, NJ.  He is believed to be in the Sussex County area or may have possibly fled to Pennsylvania or Tennessee.  If anyone has information  on the whereabouts of Matthew Bowan please call the Morris Plains Police Detective Bureau at 973-538-2284 or click HERE to send an email.

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