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Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Christopher Hanford, 40, in connection with a restaurant burglary that occurred on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
 
Just after 9 a.m., Police responded to Don Pepe Restaurant, located at 844 McCarter Highway, on a call of a burglary. A worker who arrived at approximately 8:57 a.m. noticed that a side door was propped open with a piece of wood. The worker further noted that doors to the business offices on the second and third floors were propped open with other objects. Finally, the worker observed that a window was open and cracked and that several cabinets were ransacked.
 
Detectives investigating this incident have identified Christopher Hanford as a suspect in this incident and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
 
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Christopher Hanford to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
 
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