Newark Police Request Public Assistance to Identify Auto Burglary Suspect

NEWARK, NJ—The Newark Department of Public Safety is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a recent auto burglary. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has released a request following an incident that occurred on July 16, 2024.

The burglary took place around 7 AM on Pennington Street. Responding officers met with the victim, who reported that an individual had entered their unlocked vehicle and stolen a wallet from the center console. Surveillance footage captured the suspect committing the burglary.

Further investigation revealed that the suspect attempted to use the victim’s credit card at a local fast food restaurant, though the attempt was unsuccessful. The Newark Police urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the identification and apprehension of the suspect.

JERSEY CITY, NJ—Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of three men by the Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit. The arrests, which occurred on Thursday, July 18,, follow an investigation into allegations of terroristic threats and burglary.

Mario Albero, 45, faces charges including Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Burglary, both involving the use of a baseball bat. Additionally, Adrian Tejada, 28, and Robert Nunez, 41, who are both off-duty Jersey City Police Officers, have been charged with three counts each of Terroristic Threats and Burglary.

The investigation revealed that the incidents occurred on January 28, when the defendants allegedly entered a private structure on Zabriskie Street in Jersey City and made threats against multiple individuals. All three men were arrested at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and have been released pending their initial court appearances. The case continues to unfold as legal proceedings are set to commence.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD—Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department are calling on the public for assistance in investigating a commercial burglary at La Fonda Pisa Restaurant. The incident, which is currently under investigation, has prompted authorities to seek any relevant information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspects involved.

The Montgomery County Police have encouraged anyone with knowledge about the burglary or the suspects to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County,