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Police Seek the Public’s Help in Identifying Armed Business Robbery Suspects in Newark

Newark

Newark Police officials request the public’s help in identifying the three male suspects connected with a business robbery that occurred on Sunday.

According to police, just after 6:50 p.m., the three suspects entered a grocery store at 567 Broadway and robbed employees at gun-point.

Police say the assailants fled the store heading west on Delavan Avenue, where they drove away in a gray SUV.

Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help in quickly identifying these suspects as part of their investigation.

Police say the first suspect is described as 20-25 years old with a stocky build, dark brown complexion, approximately 5'11" tall, 300 pounds wearing an afro.

He was also wearing a light green pullover sweater with a pocket in front, dark sweat pants and a blue surgical mask.

The second suspect is described as also 20-25 years old with a slim build and having a medium brown complexion.

According to police, he is 5'7"-5'8" tall, 150 pounds and was wearing a black du-rag on top of a black ski mask, a black zipper jacket with a blue hooded sweater underneath, a black mask, dark-colored pants and black sneakers with white markings on the sole.

The remaining suspect is described as 25 years old with a light brown complexion and a medium build. He is 5'6"-5'7" tall, 150-160 pounds and was wearing a red hooded sweater with white stripes and lettering on the side, gray sweat pants and black sneakers.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about these suspects 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.

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