Newark Public Officials report that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Christopher Hanford, 40, in connection with a restaurant burglary that occurred on Sunday, September 25.
Just after 9 a.m., Police responded to Don Pepe Restaurant, located at 844 McCarter Highway, on a call of a burglary.
According to officials, a worker who arrived at approximately 8:57 a.m. noticed that a side door was propped open with a piece of wood.
The worker further noted that doors to the business offices on the second and third floors were propped open with other objects.
Finally, the worker observed that a window was open and cracked and that several cabinets were ransacked.
Detectives investigating this incident have identified Christopher Hanford as a suspect in this incident and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Christopher Hanford to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).