Man Wanted For Car Theft, Named Somerset County Fugitive Of The Month

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — A man wanted for theft of a motor vehicle in Bernards Township was named the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office(SCPO) Fugitive of the Month for November.

Matthew R. Venn is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office for Failure to Appear (FTA) for a third-degree theft of a motor vehicle and fourth-degree endangering another knowingly, all of which occurred in Bernards Township.

In addition, Venn has an active municipal warrant out of Passaic County. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

The SCPO released the following information on Venn:

• Date of birth: 04/14/1982
• Height: 5'10
• Weight: 180
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Tattoos: Multiple - chest, left arm, right arm, right leg
• Last known address: Morris Plains (Morris County)

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of this individual should contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit. You SHOULD NOT take any police-action yourself other than to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit at (908) 231-7100 or via the STOPit app. The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. STOPit can be downloaded to your smart phone for free at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ.

Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477).

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