By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Newark seek the public’s help in identifying the suspect, who broke into a convenience store and stole boxes of cigarettes valued at $2,000 on May 21.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr stated that at approximately 1:16 a.m., the suspect was captured on surveillance video using a metal object to pry open the door at Krauszer’s Food Store & Deli in the 200 block of Market Street.
Once inside, the suspect left but returned with a black garbage bag, Newark Police said.
According to Newark officials, the suspect, who wore a black and white sweater, went behind the counter and filled the bag with several boxes of cigarettes before leaving.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).