Crime Update

Article by Newark Police Department April 05, 2023

Newark Police investigate attempted carjackings on East Main Street

Newark Police responded to the unit block of East Main Street at about 8:41 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, to a report of a carjacking that had just occurred.

The victim reported that while he was in his vehicle, a man came up to him, opened his car door and ordered him to exit the vehicle, while forcibly trying to remove him. The victim was able to break free and lock his door.

Minutes later, an off-duty Newark Police officer, driving an unmarked police vehicle, was stopped on East Main Street a few yards away. The male suspect came up to the vehicle, opened the door and ordered the officer to exit the vehicle. After the officer identified himself, the man fled and the officer pursued him on foot. With the assistance of other officers, the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The man also was identified as being involved in the first attempted carjacking.

Neither victim was injured, and no weapon was displayed.

Mark Tannen

Mark Tannen, 22, of Newark, was taken to Newark Police headquarters where he was charged with two counts of attempted robbery second degree. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 by video, was ordered to be held in default of $5,000 secured bail and was turned over to the custody of the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington.

Resources

Members of the University community are reminded to be vigilant: If you see something, say something. Be aware of your surroundings and lock your doors. Call 911 to report suspicious activity.

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