NEWARK -- City police are asking for information from the public regarding an electronic monitoring bracelet discovered on a street corner Saturday evening.

The bracelet was found around 5:30 p.m. at Avon Avenue and South 17th Street, according to a statement from Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose.

The electronic devices use GPS technology to monitor the whereabouts of certain defendants in criminal cases pending trial, and can be required as a condition of release in lieu of bail under the state's new criminal justice reforms.

Defendants released on monitoring are prohibited from removing or tampering with the devices, police said.

While the incident is under investigation, police have asked anyone with information about the bracelet to call the department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).

Thomas Moriarty may be reached at tmoriarty@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter at @ThomasDMoriarty. Find NJ.com on Facebook.