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At 1:50 p.m., Officer Kris Duci spotted two males wearing ski masks on a motorized scooter near West Broadway and Cliff Street, police said in a news release. The scooter had no license plates, and neither suspect was wearing a helmet, the department said.
When Officer Duci attempted a motor vehicle stop, the suspects sped off toward Cliff Court, police said.
As the suspects ditched the scooter and fled on foot, they discarded several items—including a knife, a cell phone, and keys—on the playground of Haledon Public School, officials said.
In response, the school was placed on a temporary shelter-in-place as a precaution, ensuring the safety of students and staff, authorities said.
The first suspect was caught at Lee Avenue and Henry Street, while the second was arrested on West Clinton Street, officials said.
Police assured the community that there was no imminent danger and said additional officers were deployed to ensure children got home safely.
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