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Test Drive Takes Unexpected Turn After Car Reported Stolen In Westfield

Police said a suspect drove off with a vehicle during a test drive before the car was later recovered in Newark.

Westfield Police are investigating a test drive incident. (Alex Mirchuk/Patch)

WESTFIELD, NJ — A vehicle was reported stolen during a test drive at a business on East North Avenue before being recovered a short time later in Newark, according to police.

The incident happened around 6:26 p.m. on May 12, police said.

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According to Westfield police, a suspect taking part in a test drive convinced a sales representative to step out of the vehicle before driving away at a high rate of speed.

Police said the vehicle was later found unoccupied in Newark.

No additional information about the suspect was immediately released.

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