By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Newark request the public’s help identifying the vehicle in connection with an auto burglary that occurred on Monday, January 26.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., stated that at approximately 1:10 p.m., a male driver parked his 2025 white 4-door Mercedes-Benz GLE at ShopRite, 206 Springfield Avenue.
The victim returned to his car at approximately 2:15 p.m. and observed that his briefcase, containing personal paperwork and business contracts, was missing, according to Newark officials.
The suspect vehicle is a black SUV, possibly a Honda Accord, with tinted windows, Newark officials said. The car was observed entering the ShopRite parking lot at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Newark officials say the driver parked next to the victim’s vehicle and remained there for some 8 minutes before exiting the parking lot.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of this suspect vehicle or the identity of its owner to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).