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City of Newark Police Division
Thursday January 25th, 2024 :: 06:16 p.m. EST

Advisory

Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Theft Suspects

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé requests the public’s help with identifying the pictured suspects in connection with a theft on January 21, 2024.   
 
The incident occurred at approximately 5:37 p.m. at a store in the 100 block of Ferry Street as the victim was about to purchase merchandise.  On surveillance video, suspect #1 unzips the victim’s tote bag while suspect #2 removes a black wallet containing $60 and identification. 
 
Suspect #1, described as a Hispanic female, was wearing a black jacket, black pants, grey hat, and grey shoes. Suspect #2, also described as a Hispanic female, was wearing a black hat with white lettering, a black jacket, dark pants, and grey sneakers.  
 
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspects 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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