NEWARK, NJ – A Newark woman is being sought for the theft of over $1,000 in personal belongings left in a car.
According to Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Amanda M. Cuevas-Soto, 32, of Newark, in connection with an auto burglary that occurred on Monday, August 1, 2022.
“A male victim reported that a duffle bag containing a Lenovo laptop, valued at $1,066.00, was stolen out of his vehicle, parked at LA Fitness, 237 South Orange Avenue,” police said. “Detectives investigating this incident observed surveillance footage depicting a female suspect entering the victim’s vehicle and removing the bag. Cuevas-Soto has been identified as a suspect and detectives obtained a warrant for her arrest on charges of burglary and theft. We seek the public’s help in locating her as part of this investigation. She is described as 5’2” tall with light-brown or burgundy hair. She has a tattoo on her left forearm and wears a nose ring.”
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Amanda M. Cuevas-Soto to call the Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward..