Police Investigate Multiple Thefts of Mopeds

Over the past week, Newark Police have received three reports of thefts of mopeds.  The thefts breakdown as follows:

  • Between August 1st & August 7th in the unit block of Wrightstowne Lane – A 2015 Daekon moped, NJ 4GVZ29, camouflage in color, was stolen from in front of the residence.
  • August 7th at 0330 hours in the 200 block of Haines Street – A 2003 Honda moped, DE MP3777, black in color, was stolen from in front of the residence.
  • August 10th at 0103 hours in the rear of 45 East Main Street – A 2008 Honda moped, DE MP1405, gray in color, was stolen from outside a business.

Residents who own mopeds should undertake efforts to secure them as best as possible.  Any suspicious activity should be reported to Newark Police at (302) 366-7111 or through methods on our tips page.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Det. A. Whitt at (302) 366-7100 x. 3483 or awhitt@newark.de.us.  Additional methods for providing information to Newark Police can be found on our tips page, where reward information may also be available.