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Search Underway for Suspect Wanted for Newark East Ward Robberies

Newark

Police in Newark seeks the public’s assistance with identifying an individual wanted for questioning in numerous robberies that occurred on Sunday, November 15.

According to police, on that date, the suspect was involved in numerous robberies in the East Ward of Newark.

Police say during the robberies, the suspect was accompanied by other individuals who would physically assault victims while removing their personal belongings and flee the area in a vehicle.

The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion and a thin build, wearing a dark-colored lightweight jacket with red lettering on the front-left side and light-colored stripes on both sides of the torso area, a gray shirt with a hood under the coat, dark-colored pants, and a blue pouch around the waist.

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

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this suspect 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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