By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Newark request the public’s help in identifying the suspect, who is wanted for a strong-armed robbery on June 4.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., stated that the suspect, at approximately 7 p.m., approached the victim from behind in the 300 block of Park Avenue and slammed her to the ground as he tried to snatch her bag.
The victim fell on top of the bag, but the suspect forcibly took it after kicking the woman in her side, Newark Police said. 
According to Newark officials, the suspect, a Black male described as 5’9” and 160 pounds, fled northbound on Roseville Avenue with the bag containing the victim’s personal belongings.
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).