Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help with identifying the below-pictured suspect, who stole $2,300 from a money drop bag at Walgreens on May 4, 2023.
Police officers responded to the theft, which occurred at approximately 6:36 p.m. at Walgreens, located in the 300 block of Bergen Street. The suspect, captured on surveillance video, walked into the Walgreens and took the money out of a blue bag from behind the register in the photo department. He left the store and entered a light-colored minivan, possibly a Chrysler Town & Country.
The suspect, an older Black male, possibly 45-50 years old, was wearing a grey bucket hat, a blue coat, light-colored jeans, and black and white sneakers.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the 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
