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Arrest Warrant Issued for Man in Connection to Newark Burglary

Newark

By: Yuritza Arroyo

Newark authorities report that an arrest warrant has been issued for Noel Hernandez, 51, of Newark, who is wanted for a burglary on January 5.

According to Newark officials, the incident occurred at approximately 2:18 a.m. in the 60 block of North 5th Street when the victim discovered a hole in the back of his van.

Officials say after looking inside the vehicle, the victim saw that two drills and a staple gun were missing.

Hernandez was captured on surveillance video jumping over a fence at North 5th Street and entering a driveway.

According to Essex County authorities, thirty minutes later, Hernandez was on North 5th Street with a drill and staple gun.

Hernandez, a Hispanic male, is 5’7” and 150 pounds with brown eyes, black hair, and a light complexion.

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