An anonymous tip phoned in to authorities had Newark Police arrest two male juveniles from Jersey City on Wednesday, for receiving stolen property, namely a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was reported stolen from their hometown authorities said.
According to authorities, at approximately 4 p.m., officers canvassing the area of Clinton and Chadwick avenues observed a vehicle fitting the description provided by the concerned citizen who provided the tip.
Officers pulled their police vehicle behind the Jeep after it entered a driveway on Peshine Avenue and three occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
Police said two juveniles were apprehended and charged. A third suspect remains at large.
City of Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose requests that anyone with information contact us using the Department's 24-hour Crime Stoppers’ tip line at 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
These are accusations. The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.