20-Year-Old Man Accused Of Car Theft In Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — After he was seen driving a stolen vehicle, a 20-year-old man was arrested in Union County, according to the Linden Police Department.

Daishon Jones of Linden was arrested on Thursday after Linden Police officers saw him driving a black BMW SUV that was reportedly stolen in Roselle earlier that day. Jones quickly fled the area, but officers found the vehicle located on Cavell St. in Roselle.

Officers found Jones walking from the area and identified him as the driver.

“Car theft has dramatically increased over the past several months, not just in Linden but across the state,” Linden Police Chief David Hart said. “I am incredibly proud of the work that leads to arrests like this, but we cannot stop this trend alone. An overwhelming number of these cars were stolen while they were left running, and we will not realize a drop in these crimes until people start locking their car doors and stop leaving their cars running unattended.”

Jones was charged with third degree receiving stolen property. He was committed to the Union County Jail pending a scheduled appearance in Superior Court.

Anyone with information about this incident or other crimes is encouraged to contact the Linden Police Detective Bureau at (908) 474-8535. Information about this incident or any other crime can also be shared anonymously via email to crimetips@lpdnj.org.