Crime & Safety

Stolen State Police Guns, Uniforms May Be Linked To Robbery: NJSP

The guns and uniforms were taken from an unmarked State Police SUV that was stolen and later recovered, police said.

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — New Jersey State Police say two weapons and State Police uniforms were stolen after an unmarked State Police SUV was stolen overnight in North Brunswick.

In a post on Facebook, State Police said the stolen uniforms and weapns many have been used in at least one armed robbery in Middlesex County on Sunday.

The white unmarked Chevrolet Tahoe was taken sometime Saturday evening or early Sunday morning and was later found abandoned in North Brunswick, State Police said. But two weapons and uniforms were missing from the vehicle, the post said.

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"This is an active investigation, and we are continuing to work closely with local law enforcement," State Police said.

"Anyone concerned or suspicious about the validity of an officer's identification should call 9-1-1 to report this information and seek confirmation of the officers credentials," State Police said.

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