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VIDEO: Woman Seeking Employment from Company Steals Cash From Employees’ Purses in Newark

Newark

Police in Newark requests the public’s help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with a theft that occurred on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Theft Police said just before 1 p.m., police responded to a business at 661 South 11th Street on a call of a theft.

According to Newark Police, the suspect arrived at the business driving a 4-door, silver Hyundai Sonata.

She entered the business and inquired about a job. After receiving the information, she navigated through the building into an employee lounge area, where she stole cash from the purses of five employees.

Police say the amount stolen totals $533.00.

Theft Detectives investigating this incident are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect, who is described as having a medium brown complexion and was wearing a long, black head scarf, black tank top, leopard leggings, and gold and silver sandals.

Director Malave urges anyone with information about the identity of 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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