By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Newark request the public’s help identifying the male suspect who stole a laptop from an unlocked vehicle on September 22.
According to Newark officials, Police officers responded to a theft from an automobile incident that occurred at a residence in the 400 block of South 9th Street.
The victim, not realizing that his Dodge Durango SUV was unlocked, parked it in the driveway at approximately 11:28 a.m., Newark officials stated.
Newark Police said when he returned several hours later at 7:25 p.m., his HP Z Book laptop and its casing were missing.
On surveillance video, the suspect entered the victim’s vehicle at approximately 6:20 p.m. and exited carrying a black backpack, Newark officials say.
Newark authorities stated the suspect, who walked northbound on South 9th Street, wore a black hoodie with “Aspen” written in blue on the back, black pants, and black shoes.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).