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Pursuit of Vehicle Stolen from Belleville Police Headquarters

Belleville Newark

An early morning pursuit of a vehicle that was taken from Belleville Police Headquarters have authorities investigating.

The incidents happened in the 100 block of Washington Avenue at around 3 a.m. when authorities began a pursuit of a vehicle that was taken from their headquarters according to reports.

Police immediately took notice and began to follow the vehicle after the suspect began to escalate speeds, leading authorities onto the southbound lanes of Route 21.

According to initial reports from the scene, the vehicle came to a crashing halt on Rt. 21 near Chester Avenue with at least one suspect bailing from the vehicle.

Several police units began a brief foot pursuit where the suspect was detained in the area of Summer Avenue and Delevan Avenue in Newark.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Belleville Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

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