Newark Police issued a warrant for the arrest of Ms. Markeda D. Williams, 48, of Newark, in connection with a theft that occurred on Friday, July 29.
According to police, officers responded to the mini-market at BP Gas Station, located at 584 Springfield Avenue, on a call of theft.
Police said a cashier allowed a woman he knows, who is not an employee, to stand behind the register.
When the cashier left the register, the suspect abruptly left the store and $1.200.00 had been stolen.
Detectives investigating this incident have identified Markeda D. Williams as a suspect in this incident and obtained a warrant for her arrest.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Markeda D. Williams to call the 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.