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City of Newark Police Division
Monday June 10th, 2024 :: 09:59 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Police Seek Help Identifying Business Robbery Suspect

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured man in connection with a business robbery that occurred on Saturday, June 8, 2024. 
 
At approximately 9 p.m., Police responded to the 500 block of Orange Street on a call of a robbery. A man walked into the business and began yelling at the owners, making gestures that he had a firearm, and demanding cash. He stole $250.00 in cash from the business and approximately $400.00 in merchandise.
 
Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help to quickly identify this suspect. He is described as 6-ft. tall with a medium build and a bald head. He was wearing a gray Hollister T-shirt, blue jeans shorts, red and black Jordans, and was carrying a dark gray backpack.
 
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the identity of this 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: www.newarkpublicsafety.org. #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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