Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help identifying the below-pictured suspects in connection with a business robbery that occurred on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
At approximately 3:10 p.m., Police responded to a business in the 900 block of 18th Avenue on a call of an armed robbery. A group of five males wearing masks and armed with handguns entered the establishment demanding cash. One victim was placed face down with a gun to the back of his head as one of the suspects went through his pockets. A second victim was held at gunpoint in the lobby of the building, and an employee was struck with a handgun by one of the suspects. The injured victim was transported to University Hospital and is reportedly in stable condition. The suspects fled, heading westbound on 18th Avenue, with cash stolen personal property.
Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help quickly identifying these suspects.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information regarding the identity of either of these 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://www.newarkpublicsafety.org/how-do-i/submit-a-crime-tip/. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers
