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Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports the arrest of Dwayne Small, 45, of Middlesex, NJ, in connection with the theft of a police officer’s body worn camera yesterday.

Shortly before 4 p.m., an officer’s body worn camera was stolen after it was pushed off the officer’s vest in the 900-block of Bergen Street. After taking the body worn camera, the suspect fled north on Bergen Street.

Officers of the 5th Precinct investigating this incident located Small with the camera today and he was immediately arrested. Small is charged with Theft and Receiving Stolen Property.

“I commend these officers for their swift action and determination in recovering this stolen equipment,” Director Ambrose said. “Their commitment and tireless work is an invaluable asset to the people of the City of Newark.”

These charges are merely accusations. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.