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City of Newark Police Division
Wednesday July 23rd, 2025 :: 09:57 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Police Seek Help Identifying Armed Business Robbery Suspect

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., requests the public’s help identifying the below-pictured male suspect in connection with an armed business robbery that occurred on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
 
At approximately 9:42 p.m., two armed male suspects entered a business located in the 800 block of Sanford Avenue and ordered the workers to hand over their cash. The suspects took a total of $1,530.00 from the workers and $1,607.00 from the business for a total of $3,137.00.
 
Suspect #1 is described as approximately 5’10” tall with a medium build. He was wearing a black hooded “Champion” sweatshirt, ski mask, black sweatpants, and gloves.
 
Suspect #2 (pictured) is described as a large male with a light complexion and slight beard. He was wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.
 
Director Miranda 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). 
 
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: https://www.newarkpublicsafety.org/how-do-i/submit-a-crime-tip/. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #cops #tips #CrimeStoppers

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

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