4 Cars, 1 Block: Hillside Man, 23, Nabbed In Rash Of Motor Vehicle Thefts
A 23-year-old Hillside man was arrested in a string of car thefts, authorities said Thursday.
Rafael T. Miranda was charged with four counts of third-degree theft, one count of third-degree criminal attempt (theft), one count of third-degree burglary and one count of disorderly persons receiving stolen property, Det. Natalie Ogonowski said.
Police received reports of motor vehicle thefts on Feb. 5, 8, 11 and 23 -- all from the 1100 block of Liberty Avenue, Ogonowski said.
The victims in each case had stepped away from their car while leaving the key inside with the engine running…
