Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé seeks the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured male suspect in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
 
At approximately 8:30 a.m., Police responded to Shoprite, located at 206 Springfield Avenue, on a call of an assault. A male suspect struck a male victim in the face with a closed fist, causing a laceration to the victim’s face and mouth.
 
Detectives investigating this incident describe the suspect as Black, 5’5” to 5’7” tall with a medium build. He was wearing dark blue sweatpants with red stripes on the side, a blue shirt with a logo of white lettering that may read “Super Dry”, dark blue and white sneakers, and carrying a black North Face bookbag.
 
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. 
 
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