Crime & Safety

Community Tips Help Police Apprehend Wanted Man In South Brunswick: PD

Adam Zakaria was wanted by the Middlesex County Prosecutors Office, Woodbridge Police, and South Brunswick Police, authorities said.

(South Brunswick Police Department )

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Police on Thursday apprehended a man wanted for various crimes, after receiving tips from the community, authorities said.

Adam Zakaria, 25, of South Brunswick was taken into custody at 4 p.m. along Route 27 near Finnegans Lane.

On Wednesday, police sent out a Nixle alert asking for the public's help in locating Zakaria.

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He was wanted by the Middlesex County Prosecutors Office, Woodbridge Police, and South Brunswick Police for different crimes in each location, police said.

Chief Raymond Hayducka thanked the community for their help in the case.

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"I want to thank the community members who provided us with information in this case," Hayducka said. "Mr. Zakaria had been wanted for several weeks, but it was community tips that led to his capture."

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