Nutley police search for suspect who held up Commerce Bank Sunday

Police say suspect was a Black man who fled in black car

NUTLEY — Police and the FBI need your help finding a suspect who is believed to have held up a Commerce Bank on Kingsland Street Sunday afternoon at around 2:25.

Detective Lt. Steven Rogers, of the Nutley police Detective Bureau, says the suspect, described as a black man, around 45 years old, wearing a white fisherman’s hat and glasses, entered the bank Sunday afternoon with a note that demanded money. Rogers says the teller gave the suspect an unknown amount of cash. The suspect, who was unarmed, then fled, in an unknown direction, in a black car.

At present, the Nutley Police Department is investigating the matter along with the FBI, according to Rogers. He says both agencies are in the process of reviewing surveillance footage to get a better description and picture of the suspect.

No one was injured during the holdup, Rogers said.

Rogers urges anyone who was near the bank Sunday at around 2:25 p.m. — and who might have seen the suspect — to call the Detective Bureau immediately at 973-284-4940.

Burglary reported on Cathedral Avenue in Nutley

A Cathedral Avenue resident reported that a burglar(s) had broken into his home sometime during the past few weeks when he was away.

The burglar(s) apparently took a ladder from the backyard of his home and used it to climb up on to the garage roof. Once on the roof, the burglar(s) cut a second-floor window screen and entered the house.

Several items were stolen.

Police request that all residents secure anything burglars could use to climb on to roofs. We have had incidents with burglars using picnic tables, grills and other items as means for climbing on to roofs. Also, make sure all windows on all floors are locked.

Because many residents will be away this weekend, police will be increasing patrols. Neighbors are asked to contact police if suspicious activity is observed.

Nutley police capture Alberti

Nutley police today announced they've captured Mario Alberti, 47, of Nutley, a man for whom an arrest warrant had been issued.

Alberti is alleged to have beaten up one of his employees after he kicked down the front door of the victim’s home, only to attack the man and rob him of nearly $200. The victim is 70, and police say he may lose vision in one eye.

A motive is still not clear, according to police.

Nutley police issue warrant for thug alleged to have beaten up his employee

The Nutley Police Department needs your help finding an at-large man who has been charged with aggravated assault, making terroristic threats and robbery against his one of his employees.

Police have issued an arrest warrant for Mario Alberti, 47, of Nutley, who is alleged to have kicked down the front door of the victim’s home, only to attack the man and rob him of nearly $200. Police say the victim works for Alberti.

The victim, 70, who drove himself to Clara Maass Hospital, suffered fractures to his face, lacerated corneas in both eyes — and may lose eyesight in one of his eyes.

Rogers says detectives are trying to piece together a motive as to why Alberti would have attacked the victim.

Police encourage any resident who may know of Alberti’s whereabouts to immediately contact the Nutley police Detective Bureau at 973-284-4940. Rogers says that since there is a warrant out for Alberti’s arrest, residents should not attempt to get involved with his apprehension, other than to call police.

Nutley police issue neighborhood crime alert

Nutley Police Department Alert

NUTLEY — A Regents Drive resident has told police an unidentified man came to her door May 16 at around 7 p.m., and a 7-year-old boy answered it.

A white man, age 30-40, wearing a white shirt and black slacks asked the child if his parents were home. The child told the man they were not home, but would be home from work at 8 p.m. The man then left the area and returned at 8 p.m.

When he spoke to the child’s mother (who was now home), he inquired about her alarm system, claiming it was faulty. He had no identification and/or a company name to offer the resident.

After he left, she called police. The suspect was not located.

Police are asking parents to urge their children not to open doors to anyone without a parent being present. If anyone has had a similar incident, immediately contact Detective Lt. Steven Rogers, of the Nutley Police Department's Detective Bureau, at 973-284-4940.