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Suspect Arrested After Reported Overnight Vehicle Break-In Attempts in Kearny

Newark

By: Jeff Sommes 

Kearny police arrested a man early Monday morning after he was reportedly caught pulling on the door handles of parked vehicles in a neighborhood.

According to preliminary information, officers responded to the Terrace Place area after receiving reports of a male suspect checking vehicle door handles. 

Police located a man matching the description on Passaic Avenue, where he was detained.
 

The suspect was positively identified during a show-up identification and was subsequently placed under arrest.

 

Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity or indicated whether any vehicles were entered or property was stolen. 

The investigation remains active.