Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help identifying the three pictured male suspects in connection with a lottery scam that occurred on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
At approximately 4 p.m., Police responded to a call of a theft at Citizens Bank, 255 Lafayette St. A female victim reported that after exiting the bank, she was approached by two males who requested her financial help to claim their lottery winnings. The woman withdrew money from her bank account. Additional monies were withdrawn from the victim’s account following her interaction with the two males. The total amount taken was $385.00. The woman left the bank and returned to report the incident to bank employees.
Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help in quickly identifying the three male suspects.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspect and locating the vehicle 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
