UPDATE - Warrant Issued for Business Burglary Suspect

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Keith E. Johnson, 51, of Newark, in connection with a business burglary that occurred on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Police responded to Sunshine Halal Restaurant, located at South Munn Avenue near South Orange Avenue, on a call of a burglary. At approximately 11:20 p.m. a male suspect used pliers to cut the bottom portion of the front entrance. The suspect then stole two cash registers containing approximately $700.00 from the establishment.
Detectives investigating this incident identified Johnson as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of this Keith E. Johnson 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.
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City of Newark Police Division
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Newark, NJ 07108
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