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Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help with identifying the below-pictured suspects, who assaulted and robbed a male with autism on January 21, 2023. 
 
Police responded to the incident, which occurred at approximately 4:35 p.m. in the 30 block of Pierce Street when the victim saw the suspects attempting to break into a vehicle. Suspect #1 choked the victim from behind while suspects #2 and #3 pushed him to the ground, where they went through his pockets. They took the victim’s gym bag containing a JBL speaker and fled southbound on Pierce Street towards Springfield Avenue. 

Suspect #1 is described as a thin-built Black male, who was wearing a grey and white camouflage jacket, grey sweatpants, and white sneakers. Suspect #2 is described as a Black male, who was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and white and red sneakers. Suspect #3 is described as a heavy-set Black female, who was wearing a black shirt and black pants. Suspect #4 is described as a thin-built Black male, who was wearing a black sweatshirt with a black face mask, blue jeans, and red sneakers. The suspects are known to frequent West Side Park. 
 
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspects 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