NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director, Fritz G. Fragé, is asking to the public for assistance in identifying a male suspect believed to be involved in the theft of a 2022 Ford U-Haul truck. The incident occurred early Wednesday, August 2.
The theft was reported by a U-Haul employee, stating that a truck, initially dropped off at the facility located on the 800 block of Broadway at 1 am, was stolen around 5 am.
Surveillance showed the suspect using a silver object to retrieve the truck’s keys from the establishment’s return box. He then made his escape in the truck, last seen heading north on Broadway towards Verona Avenue.
The alleged thief is described as a light-skinned male with blonde/brown long hair, and distinctive tattoos on his neck, arms, and legs. The stolen U-Haul vehicle carries an Alabama registration: AL793335.
Director Fragé asked anyone with pertinent information to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.