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Off-Duty Officer's Vehicle Stolen After Being Left Running, Unattended in Newark's South Ward

Newark

Police are on the search for a thief that stole a vehicle that was reportedly left running and unattended in the city's South Ward Friday morning.

According to reports, the vehicle belonged to an off-duty police officer who stepped away from the car in the 200 block of Astor Street just before 10:50 a.m.

Police officials say a male suspect entered the silver Nissan and sped away with the officer's service equipment inside.

The incident remains under investigation.

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