WEST ORANGE, NJ — A police chase took place in West Orange after a theft at a local jewelry store last week, authorities say.
According to the West Orange Police Department, officers responded to Walter Bauman Jewelers on Eagle Rock Avenue on Sept. 18 after getting a report about a theft that had just taken place.
Officers arriving at the scene saw two men who matched the suspects' descriptions get into a blue BMW X3 with a New York license plate. The car then fled the scene – kicking off a police chase, authorities said.
Officers followed the vehicle into Montclair before terminating the pursuit.
Police said both suspects were between 20 and 25-years-old. One of the men had "afro style" hair and a goatee, and was wearing dark clothing. The other was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.
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