Newark police have identified a suspect in an attempted break-in at a Thornwood community residence, thanks to assistance from local residents.
Law enforcement officers were called to Oak View Drive’s unit block on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, around 2:45 in the afternoon following reports of someone trying to burglarize a home.
According to investigators, the individual had been spotted moving through multiple residential backyards in the area sometime between 12:45 and 1:00 p.m. that same day.
The incident occurred in Newark’s Thornwood neighborhood, where community members provided crucial information that helped authorities in their investigation.
