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City of Newark Police Division
Friday June 14th, 2024 :: 12:08 p.m. EDT

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UPDATE: Police Recover Vehicle Used in a Robbery; Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects

Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé reports that a vehicle used during a robbery on May 20, 2024, has been located, and police continue to seek the public’s help in identifying the suspects in this incident.
 
The white 2017 Infinity Q70 was recovered on May 30, 2024, after two Black males exited the vehicle at approximately 5:54 a.m. on May 20, 2024. They robbed a victim standing at a bus stop on Littleton Avenue, taking his bookbag containing two cell phones, debit and credit cards, and other personal items. The suspects fled in the vehicle, driven by another unknown suspect. The owner, Sa Jadah Hodge, reported to the robbery squad on June 13, 2024, and is no longer wanted for questioning in the investigation
 
Suspect #1, a Black male with a medium build, wore black clothing, a yellow traffic vest, and a face mask. Suspect #2, a Black male with a heavy build, wore a black hoodie, tan pants, and a face mask.

Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspects’ identity 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 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 #BackTogetherAgain

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

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