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Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Burglary Suspect in Newark

Newark

Police in Newark requests the public’s help with identifying a suspect wanted for a burglary that occurred Sunday .  Officials said Newark Police responded to a call about a burglary that took place around 11:27 a.m. at a residence in the 100 block of N. Munn Avenue.

According to authorities, the homeowner told police that her television was by the front door and the suspect, who was captured on surveillance video, was walking in front of her home. The suspect is described as an African-American male, who is 5’11’’ to 6’2’’ and weighs between 170 and 190 pounds. He has a short grey Afro hairstyle, a grey beard, and he was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, a black T-shirt, grey sweatpants, and gold and black sneakers.

While detectives investigate this incident and seek the public’s help with identifying this suspect, Director O’Hara urges anyone with information about the individual 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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