Newark Police officials request the public’s help with identifying the suspect, who stole a package containing a 3-inch pocket knife from the front stoop of a residence on July 13.
According to police, officers responded to a call about a theft that occurred around 11:34 a.m. on Marion Avenue.
Police said that the suspect, described as a 5’4” to 5’8” male with a medium brown complexion, was captured on surveillance video taking the package.
According to officials, he was wearing a black fitted cap with bushy hair underneath, a full beard and a tie-dye purple shirt with a design on the front.
Police said that the suspect also had a long military chain around his neck, a black backpack with a water bottle on the side pocket, and he was wearing dark-colored cargo pants with a clear green bag stuffed in his side pocket and white sneakers with black trim on the bottom.
Newark Police officials urge anyone with information about the suspect 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 www.newarkpd.org.