Police Seek the Public’s Help in Identifying Robbery Suspect
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured male suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
Just after 3 p.m., Police responded to the Family Dollar store, located at 62 Broadway, on a call of a robbery. The suspect was confronted by a worker after he attempted to shoplift several items. The suspect gestured as if he had a weapon and verbally threatened to shoot the worker. The suspect then fled, walking east on Broadway, towards 7th Avenue.
This suspect is described as in his forties, 6-ft. tall and 180 pounds, with slight facial hair, and a mixture of black and gray hair. He was wearing blue jeans, a NY winter hat, a brown rain poncho, and blue, white, and gray sneakers.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the identity of this 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.
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City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
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