Suspect Sought in Multiple Burglaries and Thefts From Vehicles

Newark Police have identified a suspect in a series of burglaries and thefts from vehicles that have occurred since June 17th in neighborhoods off of Paper Mill Road.  In one incident, in the 200-block of Odessa Way, a suspect description was provided, based on security camera footage, that included a male in a distinctive two-toned baseball hat.  A Newark Officer who responded to the call observed the male in the area and identified him.  However, the security footage had not been obtained at the time of the stop and the male was released as there was no probable cause to arrest him.

Upon further investigation by Newark Detectives, William Stevenson, 30, of Middletown, was identified as the suspect in these crimes.  He is the male originally stopped by the Newark officer.  Detectives were able to link him to these crimes based on interviews, surveillance footage and other means.

Newark Police have obtained warrants charging Stevenson with the following crimes:

• Attempted Burglary 2nd (3 counts)
• Burglary 3rd
• Theft
• Tampering with a Vehicle (2 counts)
• Criminal Trespass 3rd (2 counts)
• Criminal Mischief (2 counts)

These charges relate to attempted burglaries in the 100-block of Cook Way, unit block of Wyncliff Drive and the 100-block of Odessa Way.

Stevenson is known to frequent the Apartments at Pine Brook on Paper Mill Road.

Anyone with information as to Stevenson’s whereabouts is asked to call Newark Police at (302) 366-7111 or 9-1-1.

Additional methods for contacting Newark Police can be found on our tips page, where a reward may be available.

The prior press release as to some of the involved incidents can be found here.