Newark police released surveillance images of a suspect wanted for identification after an apple laptop and ipad were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 500 block of 18th avenue on aug. 30, 2026.
Newark police released surveillance images of a suspect wanted for identification after an Apple laptop and iPad were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 500 block of 18th Avenue on Aug. 30, 2026.

Newark Police Seek Suspect After Apple Laptop, iPad Stolen From Unlocked Vehicle

Police say surveillance video captured a suspect entering an unlocked vehicle on 18th Avenue and taking two Apple devices Sunday afternoon.
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September 3, 2026
  • An Apple laptop and iPad were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in Newark on Aug. 30, police said.
  • Surveillance video captured the burglary at about 12:40 p.m. in the 500 block of 18th Avenue.
  • Newark police are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the theft to contact Crime Stoppers.

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of stealing an Apple laptop and iPad from an unlocked vehicle Sunday afternoon.

The burglary occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m. Aug. 30 in the 500 block of 18th Avenue, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr.

Police said surveillance video captured the suspect entering the victim’s unlocked vehicle and taking the two computers.

Authorities described the suspect as a Black female with a heavy build who was wearing dark-colored pants, a gray tank top, white-and-black sneakers and a red headscarf at the time of the incident. Police released surveillance images as part of their effort to identify her.

No arrest had been announced in connection with the theft, and police did not disclose the value of the stolen laptop and iPad or whether either device has been recovered.

Shore News Network has extensively covered crime and public-safety developments in Newark, including investigations in which Newark police have asked the public to help identify suspects. The latest case comes as police continue to urge residents to secure vehicles and avoid leaving valuable property inside unattended cars.

Anyone with information that could help identify the suspect is asked to call the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Police said anonymous tips are confidential and could result in a reward.

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