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UPDATE: Stolen Newark Police Vehicle Recovered Stripped

Newark

Police in Newark recovered one of their patrol unit that was stolen from a location in the city during the overnight hours. 

According to authorities, after issuing a be on the lookout to surrounding towns for a black 2012 Chevy Tahoe with reported NJ license plate numbers "U76-JTD", police said. The truck was recovered stripped of its wheels right behind Shabazz Stadium Football Field ( 137 Hillside Avenue) around 9:45 a.m. 

Thieves also stole the vehicle's chairs -as well- before they fled the scene. 

The incident remains under investigation. 

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