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Suspects Wanted for Stealing Woman’s Purse While She Dined on Ferry Street in Newark

Newark

Police in Newark seek the public’s help identifying suspects wanted in connection with a theft that occurred on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Police said at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a call of a theft in the 200 block of Ferry Street.  

According to police, a female victim’s black and gold Kate Spade purse were stolen while she dined at a restaurant.   

Police said two males, who were seated behind the victim, left the establishment, with one suspect appearing to be hiding something under his clothing.  Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help identifying the two suspects.

Suspect 1 is described as 5’1” tall who wore black clothing. Police said suspect two is also described as 5’1” tall wearing black clothing.

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).  

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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