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Man Wanted for Newark South Ward Burglary

Newark

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that police arrested John F. Brown (left), 50, of Newark, for burglary in an incident that occurred yesterday.

According to police, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 100-block of Lyons Avenue to a burglary call.

Police said two males broke into the residence and removed items from the home.

Police located one of the suspects, Mr. John F. Brown, inside the home and placed him under arrest.

Police charged Brown with Burglary, Criminal Mischief, and Conspiracy.

These charges are merely accusations. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation is ongoing as a second suspect, pictured below, remains at large.

While police are actively searching for this suspect, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating and removing him from our streets.

Director Ambrose is urging 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.

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