Newark Woman Set Off Amber Alert On Halloween; Police Make Arrest

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police have ended their search for a woman who set off an Amber Alert after she carjacked a vehicle on Halloween while a 3-year-old was still inside, authorities said Friday.

The Newark Department of Safety issued an arrest warrant for Shanita N. Rose, 40, of Newark, in connection with the Oct. 31 carjacking. The child has since been found and is unharmed.

On Friday, police announced that Rose was arrested.

Newark police released the following statement about the incident:

“At approximately 8:13 a.m., police responded to the 100-block of Wilson Avenue on a call of a carjacked vehicle taken with a 3-year-old child left inside. Police immediately canvassed the area for a 2017 silver-colored Hyundai Sonata. An Amber Alert was issued at approximately 9:55 a.m. At approximately 10:30 a.m., police located the vehicle in Jersey City with the child inside and unharmed.”

The Amber Alert initially identified the suspect as a male. Newark police later said the suspect was female. Read More: Amber Alert Issued In Newark After Carjacking On Halloween (UPDATED)

Newark police asked for the public’s help finding Rose. Police released a photo of her, as well as surveillance photos taken at the scene (see below).

Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division’s website.

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