Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., requests the public’s help identifying the male suspects pictured below, who assaulted and attempted to rob a victim on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
At approximately 12:20 a.m., the victim ordered food from Jersey Fried Chicken in the 80 block of Bloomfield Avenue. The suspects, who were already inside the eatery, followed the victim after he left with his purchase and walked northbound on Summer Avenue.
They approached the victim, and one of the males hit him in the head and demanded that he give up his belongings. When he refused, both suspects checked his pockets, punched him in the face multiple times, and fled eastbound on Fourth Avenue. The victim was treated at University Hospital for facial injuries and a minor laceration to his head.
Suspect #1, described as Black, wore red and black sneakers, red sweatpants, and a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt. Suspect #2, also described as black, wore black sneakers, black pants, and a black hooded sweatshirt.
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
