Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports the arrest of Douglas K. Robinson, 51, of Newark, for a robbery that occurred yesterday (Sunday) .
According to authorities, at approximately 4 p.m., police responded to Broadway and 7th Avenue on a call of a robbery in progress.
A Good Samaritan interrupted three suspects who forcefully took a personal item from a 30-year-old male victim.
Police said the Good Samaritan grabbed and held one of the suspects, Douglas Robinson, until officers arrived.
Police arrested Robinson and charged him with Robbery.
These charges are merely accusations.
The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
At least two additional suspects remain at large. Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about this suspect to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.