Surveillance video captured the suspect entering the vehicle around 3 a.m. before taking an iPhone and two Samsung phones
NEWARK, NJ – A thief slipped into a vehicle on a Newark street in the middle of the night and made off with $200 and three cellphones, with surveillance cameras capturing the suspect during the early-morning burglary.
The theft happened at approximately 3 a.m. Sept. 5 on Dolby Place near Lincoln Street, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.
Surveillance video captured a male suspect wearing dark clothing entering the victim’s vehicle.
Police said the suspect took $200 in cash, an iPhone 14 and two Samsung Z Fold phones before leaving.
Officials did not provide information about how the suspect gained access to the vehicle or whether it was locked at the time.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. released information about the case Tuesday while asking the public to help identify the suspect.
Police also released an image of the person they are seeking.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity can contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS.
Anonymous tips are confidential and could result in a reward, according to the department.
Key Points
- A suspect entered a vehicle on Dolby Place near Lincoln Street in Newark at approximately 3 a.m. Sept. 5.
- Police said $200, an iPhone 14 and two Samsung Z Fold phones were taken.
- Surveillance video captured the suspect, and Newark police are seeking help identifying him.