Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., requests the public’s help in identifying the pictured suspect wanted for a robbery that occurred on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
At approximately 7 p.m., the suspect approached the victim from behind in the 300 block of Park Avenue and slammed her to the ground as he tried to snatch her bag. The victim fell on top of the bag, but the suspect forcibly took it after kicking the woman in her side. The suspect is described as a Black male, 5’9” tall and 160 pounds. He fled northbound on Roseville Avenue with the purse containing the victim’s personal belongings.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information on the suspect’s 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 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. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers
