Crime & Safety
Cops: Carjackers Caught After Chase, One Escapes
Local and state police pursued three people through West Orange early Saturday morning believed to be involved in a Newark carjacking.
Three people involved in a Newark carjacking led local and state police on a chase through West Orange early Saturday morning, according to authorities.
Police pursued a Chevrolet Traverse with South Carolina plates westbound on Interstate 280 at about 6:30 a.m. as it fled Newark, West Orange Police Sgt. Robert Hartman said.
The three people in the Traverse jumped out of the car between Exits 7 and 8 in West Orange and fled on foot, according to Hartman. Two, a man and woman, were arrested in the foot pursuit.
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The third man eluded police and is believed to have escaped into West Orange, according to Hartman.
The man was described as having dreadlocks and wearing a red hat and white shirt, Hartman said.
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Police have not released the identities of the man and woman who were arrested.
West Orange police assisted Newark cops and State Police in the chase.
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