By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Newark request the public’s help in identifying the male suspect in connection with a theft from an auto that occurred on Saturday, April 20.
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé said at approximately 10 p.m., a victim parked a work van at a residence located on Brookdale Avenue near South Orange Avenue.
Officials said the following morning, the victim discovered that a rear window of the work van had been shattered and several tools had been stolen, including two drills, an automatic copper cutter, an HVAC vacuum, and other tools.
Detectives investigating this incident observed the suspect on surveillance camera breaking into the work van and removing the stolen tools, officials stated.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the identity of this suspect to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).