Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., requests the public’s help identifying the suspect pictured below in connection with a business burglary that occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026.
At approximately 2:10 a.m., a delivery driver arrived at Wendy’s, located at 447 Springfield Avenue, and observed rolls of pennies on the ground near the restaurant’s front entrance. After Police arrived, they discovered a broken window and a small black hammer on the ground.
Police later reviewed the restaurant’s surveillance footage, which showed a suspect striking the window with the hammer and entering the restaurant. The suspect walked into the restaurant’s office area and removed two boxes of coins valued at $125.00.
The suspect is described as wearing a black jacket, black pants, and red sneakers.
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 #burglary #tips
