15-year veteran of the police division thrown toward his car, according to officials. Watch video
NEWARK -- Authorities on Tuesday released security camera footage of a vehicle they said struck an officer outside a police precinct and fled the scene.
The 46-year-old Newark police officer was treated and released from University Hospital after he was hit outside the third precinct station at Market and Read streets shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday, according to Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose.
Police are looking for the driver of this car. (Courtesy Newark Police)"The suspect vehicle stopped momentarily before ignoring the officer's commands to stop and pull over," Ambrose said.
The officer, a 15-year veteran of the force, was getting items from his personal vehicle when the Toyota Matrix Crossover Utility Vehicle hit him, authorities said. The officer was thrown toward his car on impact and the Toyota sped away east on Market Street.
In a statement, Ambrose urged anyone with information to call the city's 24-hour tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). Anonymous tips are kept confidential and could lead to a reward, police added.
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