Three Vehicles Stolen During Overnight Hours
On the morning of February 25, 2021, Newark Police received three separate reports of thefts of vehicles that occurred during the overnight hours. All three thefts occurred within a small area. However, it is unknown if these thefts are related. All three vehicles were reported to have been unlocked with keys left inside the vehicle. The following thefts were reported:
- Unit block of Madison Drive – 2007 Mazda 6 which was recovered later that morning in Wilmington.
- Unit block of Munroe Road – 2016 white Acura RDX with license plate DE PC142099. This vehicle has not been recovered.
- 200 block of Smoke Rise Lane – 2013 black Hyundai Sonata with license plate PA LLN6548. This vehicle has not been recovered.
The Newark Police continue to stress that locking vehicle doors is an easy way to avoid becoming a victim of a theft. In addition, never leave valuables nor keys to the vehicle inside your vehicle. Please report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911. Additional tips can be found on the graphic.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Det. T. Gerasimov at (302) 366-7100 x. 3474 or tgerasimov@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.
