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Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé requests the public’s help with identifying the suspect pictured below, who stole $11,050 worth of jewelry from a merchant in the Ironbound on September 18, 2023. 
 
Police responded to the theft, which occurred at approximately 1:12p.m. at Coimbra Jewelers, located in the 50 block of Ferry Street. The suspect, a Black male, was captured on surveillance video smashing the display case with a hammer and taking several pieces of jewelry. Items taken during the theft included a pair of 18kt earrings with diamonds, a 14kt white gold chain, two silver chains, two watches, a 14kt yellow gold bracelet and a 14kt gold ring with diamonds. 
 
After the incident, the suspect, who was wearing a black hoodie and green-colored vest, was captured on surveillance video changing clothes numerous times before he fled the area on the Newark Penn Station Light Rail.  
 
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. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers