By: Richard L. Smith
A man is being sought after surveillance cameras captured the theft of an electric scooter outside a Newark business, authorities said.
The incident occurred on July 29, 2026, in the 40 block of Pacific Street. Police said the victim parked the scooter at approximately 4:25 p.m. before going inside a nearby store.
Just five minutes later, the victim returned to discover the scooter had been stolen.
According to information released by the Newark Department of Public Safety, surveillance video shows the suspect taking the electric scooter and riding away on Pacific Street.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the theft to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS. Anonymous tips are accepted.