Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. seeks the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, December 27, 2024.
At approximately 12:40 a.m., Police responded to the Exxon Gas Station, located at 1425 McCarter Highway, on a call of an armed robbery. A male suspect entered the gas station’s mini-mart, pointed a handgun at the clerk, and forced the worker to open the store’s safe and cash register before fleeing eastbound on 3rd Avenue and McCarter Highway towards Passaic Street.
Detectives investigating this incident describe the suspect as a Black male, 6’1” tall and 195 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, face mask, green New York Jets gloves, and black Nike Air sneakers.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information about 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: https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.orgNewark Police Division or through our Smartphone App available at your App Store. Search Newark Police Division to download the App. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers
