Police Seek the Public’s Help Locating Carjacking Suspect and Vehicle
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help with locating an armed suspect who carjacked a taxi cab driver and took the vehicle at gunpoint on November 27, 2022.
Police responded to a report about a carjacking that occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Orange Avenue. The Classic Cab driver was sitting in the vehicle when the suspect approached him brandishing a weapon. The suspect ordered the driver to get out of the vehicle, and he drove away eastbound on South Orange Avenue and southbound on Sanford Avenue. The vehicle, a silver-colored 2015 Ford Taurus, has a Classic Cab logo and bears New Jersey license plate OT978A. The suspect, a Black male, was wearing a blue sweatshirt with a hooded sweater.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspect and the vehicle 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.newarkpublicsafety.orgNewark Police Division 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
Address/Location
City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000
