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City of Newark Police Division
Monday December 1st, 2025 :: 01:27 p.m. EST

Advisory

Police Seek Help Identifying Theft Suspect

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. requests the public’s help identifying the suspect pictured below, who stole a package from the porch of a residence on November 26, 2025.

The suspect, captured on surveillance video, took the package at approximately 1:32 p.m. from the home in the 50 block of Hazelwood Avenue. He walked away northbound on Hazelwood towards Fortuna Street.

The suspect is described as 5’6” to 5’7” with a slim build and a fair-skinned complexion. He wore a black ski mask, black-framed eyeglasses, a stone-washed jean jacket, and white Air Force One sneakers.

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. #police #theft #porchpirates

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City of Newark Police Division
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Newark, NJ 07108

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