On November 6, 2019, at approximately 5 PM, PO Murphy and PO Lecca were
provided a description of an actor wanted by East Newark Police for a burglary
to a motor vehicle near Tops Diner. While in the area of Passaic Avenue
and Hamilton Street, police observed an individual, accompanied by a female,
that matched the provided description. Police determined that the
individual stopped was not responsible to the burglary to the motor vehicle
however was in possession of a stolen package. The actor admitted to stealing
the package off a porch in East Newark. The male was placed under arrest
and turned over to East Newark Police on the location of the stop. While
at the location, dispatch confirmed that the female party was wanted out of
Salem County, NJ. She was placed under arrest and transported to HPD HQ
where police discovered she was in possession of stolen clothes. The 29
year old female was charged with Receiving Stolen Property and turned over to
the Hudson County Jail.