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City of Newark Police Division
Tuesday August 9th, 2022 :: 01:59 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Robbery Suspect

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help with identifying the below-pictured suspect, one of two men who robbed a victim on July 24, 2022. 

Police responded to a call about the robbery that occurred at approximately 3:07 a.m. in the 100 block of Christie Street. The victim was walking on that street when two men started following him. Moments later, one of the men pushed the victim to the ground, punched him in the face, and took his wallet containing several hundred dollars. Both men fled northbound on Brill Street, but one of them – Jose J. Quinonescruz, 39, of Newark – was arrested on August 1, 2022. He was also charged with conspiracy. 

The suspect pictured below is described as a light brown skin male, possibly Hispanic. He was wearing a white T-shirt, olive-colored shorts, and blue and white sneakers. The suspect possibly goes by the nickname “JC.”    

Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspect to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward. Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at  www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone App available at your App Store. Search Newark Police Division to download the App. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips

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City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108

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