Dyron Nuriddin has been located. Gold Alert has been cancelled.

GOLD ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING NEWARK MAN- DYRON NURIDDIN

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(Newark, DE 19713) Yesterday (Feb 12), patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the area of Chestnut Hill Road and Harmony Road for reports of multiple vehicles being stolen.

When the officers arrived, they learned that a total of five vehicles were stolen.  One vehicle was stolen the day before and four more vehicles were taken during the morning hours.  During each incident, the stolen vehicle was unlocked and running in front of their homes.

Witness statements lead to descriptions of multiple suspects and the vehicle that they were driving.  The suspect vehicle was described as a gray Chevrolet Suburban.  The suspect(s) were observed exiting this gray SUV, then entering the idling cars and driving off.

Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police Mobile Enforcement Team located a vehicle matching the description and were able to stop the vehicle.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police the assumed the investigation which lead to the arrest of 4 four suspects.

Four of the five stolen vehicles were also recovered.

Arrested were: 19-year-old, Malik Thompson of Newark, 30-year-old, Mary Smart of Newark, 20-year-old Frank Torres of Bear, and 22-year-old Christina Havens of Middletown.

Malik Thompson was charged with: six counts of Felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle, two counts of felony Burglary 3rd, five counts of felony Conspiracy 2^nd, and one count of misdemeanor theft.  He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and held in lieu of $29,000 cash bail.

Mary Smart was charged with: five counts of Felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle, five counts of felony Conspiracy 2nd, and one count of misdemeanor theft.  She was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and held in lieu of $27,000 secured bail.

Frank Torres was charged with: five counts of Felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle, five counts of felony Conspiracy 2nd, and one count of misdemeanor theft.  He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on $21,000 unsecured bail.

Christina Havens was charged with: five counts of Felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle, five counts of felony Conspiracy 2nd, and one count of misdemeanor theft.  She was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released on her own recognizance.

Malik Thompson    Mary Smart       Frank Torres     Christina Havens

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New Castle County Division of Police is currently searching for 19-year-old Dyron Nuriddin.

(Newark, DE 19702) Today (Feb 12) at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers from the New Castle County Police Division of Police were dispatched to the unit block of Raven Turn in the community of Sparrow Run. Upon arrival, officers learned that 19-year-old Dyron Nuriddin had left the residence after an argument.  AS he was leaving the residence he made statements that caused concern for his welfare.

Dyron Nuriddin is described as a black male, 5’10” tall, 150 pounds, short black hair, brown eyes.   Last seen wearing a black jacket, black jeans, black boots, and a black & gray beanie hat.

Police are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Dyron Nuriddin to please contact the New Castle County Division of Police by dialing (302) 573-2800 or visit our website at http://www.NCCPD.com, or (IM) on the New Castle County Police Facebook page.

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