PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officers responded to 96 North Beverwyck Road, on Tuesday, February 27 at 4:14 p.m. for an attempted vehicle theft.
Upon arrival of responding officers, the victim stated he was unloading his 2013 Mercedes Benz when an unknown male suspect jumped into the driver’s seat and attempted to leave.
The suspect was confronted by the victim before he could drive the vehicle away, at which time the suspect stole two cellphones and exited the vehicle.
He attempted to flee the area on foot, but was stopped by the victim long enough to recover his cellphones.
A perimeter was setup by responding officers, along with Parsippany Police Department Detectives. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, along with MCSO CIS were dispatched to the scene to assist in the investigation.
The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’06, wearing jeans, a baseball hat, and a dark zip up sweatshirt, jeans.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
