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Two Suspects Arrested for Robbery Inside West Side Park in Newark

Newark

Two suspects were taken into custody and charged with robbery after an incident that occurred in an Essex County Park in Newark.

According to reports, Essex County Sherrif's officers were notified of a robbery inside the West Side Park shortly before 5:40 p.m. Thursday.

The victim told police that two suspects approached and demanded personal possessions according to reports.

Police canvassed the park and located the suspects who were positively identified by the victim.

The victim was not physically injured during the robbery and the investigation remains active and ongoing.

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