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Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured vehicle in connection with a pedestrian hit and run that occurred on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
 
At approximately 2:45 p.m., Police responded to the 100 block of Pacific Street on a call of two juvenile pedestrians struck by a vehicle. The juveniles crossed the street by walking behind the suspect’s vehicle, which reversed while in the parking space. Both victims were pinned against another vehicle. The driver initially exited his vehicle but then returned to it and fled heading northbound on Pacific Street.
 
The victims were transported to University Hospital for treatment and are reportedly in stable condition.
 
Detectives investigating this incident describe the suspect vehicle as a black Dodge Pickup truck bearing a fictitious New Jersey license plate No. V95KMX.
 
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the identity of this suspect or the whereabouts of this vehicle 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. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers