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City of Newark Police Division
Monday March 13th, 2023 :: 02:45 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Warrant Issued for Theft Suspect

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Juan E. Nunez-Vilorio, 42, of Newark, in connection with a theft that occurred on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
 
A man’s wallet was stolen from his locker at LA Fitness, 237 South Orange Avenue. The lock used was pulled open by the suspect without using the code. The victim’s bank alerted him that someone attempted to make a $700.00 purchase at Walmart in Kearny. The suspect attempted to use a second credit card from the victim’s wallet, which was authorized. Also stolen from the victim’s wallet was $350.00 in cash.
 
Detectives investigating this incident have identified Juan E. Nunez-Vilorio as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest on a charge of theft. He is described as Hispanic, 5’8” tall and 200 pounds, with black and blonde hair, and brown eyes.
 
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Juan E. Nunez-Vilorio 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.
 
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/
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City of Newark Police Division
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Newark, NJ 07108

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