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City of Newark Police Division
Wednesday September 27th, 2023 :: 02:36 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Police Seek Help Identifying Theft Suspect

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé requests the public’s help identifying the below-pictured male suspect in connection with a theft that occurred on Monday, September 4, 2023. 

At approximately 12:23 p.m., a black Hiboy S2 Electric 8.5 scooter, valued at $350.00, was taken from the hallway of a residence in the 200 block of South 6th Street. Police observed on the building’s surveillance camera a male suspect who took the scooter while accompanied by another male who was sitting on the porch.

The suspect is described as having a dark brown complexion, dreadlocks, and wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans, red underwear, and gray/white/neon Air Max 90 sneakers. The male who accompanied him is also described as having a dark brown complexion with a beard and mustache, wearing a white T-shirt, white sneakers, and a Blue NY Yankees cap.

Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the identity of this suspect and/or his accomplice 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

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City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108

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