Thief Ripped Off People Recovering From Addiction In Newark: Police

NEWARK, NJ — Someone stole money and other items from residents of a drug and alcohol treatment program at a nonprofit in Newark last weekend, authorities say.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, officers responded to a report of a burglary at Integrity House in Lincoln Park at 2:51 a.m. on Sunday.

Surveillance video footage shows a man enter the building from the rear. He walks in and out of several rooms before leaving at 3:08 a.m., police said.

A staff member said they entered the bathroom afterwards and found two open bookbags. One was missing $200 that belonged to a resident at the home. A second victim was missing $134 from his bookbag, along with a computer tablet and a pair of Nike sneakers.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspect (see below). He was wearing a white shirt, black shorts, and black and red sneakers.

The same man is also a suspect in a burglary that took place at a tanning salon on Jefferson Street on Aug. 13, police said.

Authorities said anyone with information can contact the 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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