PA Pair Arrested After NJ Pursuit In Stolen Car Later Found Badly-Burned, Cops Say

Two Allentown, PA residents were arrested and charged with stealing a vehicle from 7-Eleven and leading police on a pursuit in Morris County, NJ on Friday, June 7, authorities said.

Two Allentown residents were arrested and charged with stealing a vehicle from 7-Eleven and leading police on a pursuit in Morris County on Friday, June 7, authorities said.
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Sam Barron

06/27/2024 4:37 p.m.

Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a stolen vehicle from the convenience store at 45 W. Main St. in Denville, Denville police said. The stolen vehicle was involved in a pursuit with New Jersey State Police but the suspects were not apprehended, police said.

The next morning, the vehicle was discovered by Allentown Police and determined to be badly burned, officers said. Police determined the suspect to be a 17-year-old and arrested his accomplice, Adony Alcantara, 24.

The two were released pending future court appearances in Morris County, police said.

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