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UPDATE: Suspect Steals $5,000 During Wendy’s Restaurant Armed Robbery

Newark

Police in Newark request the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a business robbery that occurred yesterday. 

According to police, at approximately 8 a.m., the suspect entered Wendy’s, located at 462 Chancellor Avenue, and demanded that the manager give him all the money at gunpoint.

Police say the suspect then fled, heading eastbound on Chancellor Avenue.

Authorities believe over $5000 was taken during the robbery.

Director O’Hara urges anyone with information on the identity of this suspect to call the Department'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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