Police in Newark issued an arrest warrant for Mr. Stephone Cook, 46, for falsely reporting that he was carjacked on Thursday, August 16th.
Police say Cook reported that at 1:05 a.m., his gray 2015 Jeep Cherokee was stolen at gunpoint by an unknown male in the 200 block of South 8th Street.
Detectives investigating this incident developed evidence that Cook falsely reported the carjacking.
A warrant for his arrest was issued on September 7, 2018.
Police charged Cook with making a false report.
These charges are merely accusations.
The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this suspect to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.