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police-pursuit · Lyndhurst, New Jersey

What happened after a stolen motorcycle pursuit was captured on bodycam?

What happened?

Still unclear

Rozario Ymeraj, 18, was charged with eluding and receiving stolen property, along with 21 summonses, after his arrest following a police pursuit in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, on May 23, 2024. He was released pending a court appearance, but the specific outcome of his case remains unknown.

4 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 18, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: Daily Voice; Mahwah-Ramsey Daily Voice; The Observer

Timeline

  1. Motorcycle reported stolen out of Suffolk County, New York.

  2. Lyndhurst Police Officer Michael LeStrange pursued and arrested 18-year-old Rozario Ymeraj on the stolen motorcycle in Lyndhurst, New Jersey.

  3. Reports confirm Rozario Ymeraj was charged with eluding and receiving stolen property, and issued 21 summonses, then released pending a court appearance.

  4. Body-worn camera footage of the arrest was released on YouTube, obtained via the Open Public Records Act.

What people are asking

What happens if someone steals your motorbike?

If a motorbike is stolen, it should be reported to law enforcement. In this incident, the motorcycle was reported stolen out of Suffolk County, New York, on April 10, 2024, leading to its recovery during a police pursuit in New Jersey.

How to tell if a motorcycle is stolen on Facebook Marketplace?

To determine if a motorcycle is stolen, a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) check is crucial. In this case, Rozario Ymeraj purchased a motorcycle on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500, but a VIN check by police confirmed it was stolen, leading to the loss of his money.

What to do if I find my stolen items on Facebook Marketplace?

If you find your stolen items on Facebook Marketplace, it is advisable to report it to law enforcement rather than attempting to recover it yourself. Law enforcement can then investigate, as seen in this incident where a stolen motorcycle was recovered during a police pursuit.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled using publicly available reports from local news outlets and official YouTube uploads. Follow-up information was limited to sources providing explicit URLs.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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