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Search Underway for Suspect Wanted in Newark Market Street Robbery

Newark

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male wanted for questioning in a robbery that occurred on Monday.

According to a statement released by police, the victim reported being assaulted and robbed in the area of 214 Market Street by a male suspect.

Police say the suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion wearing a necklace, a dark-colored jacket with a hood, a dark-colored hat, and a dark-colored shirt with light blue lettering across the chest.

He was last seen fleeing eastbound on Market Street.

Police say the male suspect is known to frequent the area of Broad Street and Market Street, Broad Street and Branford Place, and the 7-11 convenience store located at 790 Broad Street.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the 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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