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Newark Police Seek Suspects in Connection to Carjacking

Newark

Newark Public Safety Fritz G. Fragé requests the public’s help in identifying the  suspects in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Wednesday, September 14.

According to Newark officials, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Police responded to a call of a carjacking at Woodside Place near Arlington Avenue.  

A food delivery driver parked in the area was approached by a male who demanded his belongings, including his car keys, at gunpoint. “”

A second suspect entered the victim’s vehicle, a gray, 4-door, 2019 Toyota Camry, along with the gunman.  

Two other suspects stood behind the victim’s vehicle during the incident.  

Officals said, the victim’s cash of between $500.00 and $600.00 was also stolen, along with his cell phone and the ordered food.  

The suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle, heading East on Arlington Avenue from Woodside Place.

Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help in identifying these suspects.

Director Fragé urges anyone with information regarding the identity of these suspects to call the Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). 

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