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Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help with identifying the below-pictured suspect, who was captured on surveillance video stealing an electric folding bike from an Uber Eats food delivery worker on August 2, 2022.

The theft occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. at University Heights, an apartment building in the 20 block of Jones Street. The delivery worker left his orange-colored Biria Electric bicycle outside and went inside the building’s lobby to make the delivery. When he returned, the bike was gone. On surveillance video, the suspect removes the victim’s bike as he entered the building to make the food delivery. 

The suspect, a Black male, was wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts with black and white stripes on the side, white sneakers, and he was carrying a black tote bag. 

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  https://npd.Newark public safety.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 #CrimeStoppers #BackTogetherAgain