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Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured male suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Just after 8:20 p.m., a man was followed into a building in the 500 block of Sanford Avenue by a male suspect who pointed a gun at him and stole his wallet containing $1,000.00 in cash along with credit cards and other personal property. 

Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s assistance in identifying this suspect. He is described as 6’2” tall with a slim build. He was wearing gray Nike sweatpants and hooded sweatshirt, black boots, and a black 4-strap cross body fanny pack. The suspect was last seen fleeing eastbound on Silver Street headed towards Smith Street.

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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