By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Newark request the public’s help in identifying the suspect who broke into a health food restaurant and took a cash register containing $400 on November 11.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. stated that at approximately 3:34 a.m., the suspect was captured on surveillance video pushing a shopping cart in the 1200 block of Raymond Boulevard.
When he reached Fresh Coast, a health food restaurant, the suspect broke the lockbox at the front entrance, forced his way inside, and headed for the cash register, according to Newark officials.
After he was unable to pry it open with a crowbar, the suspect ripped the cash register from the counter and placed it inside the shopping cart, along with beverages he had taken from the cooler, Newark officials say. 
Newark authorities said the suspect, who wore black pants, a black hoodie, a face mask, and a grey beanie hat, fled westbound on Raymond Boulevard.
According to Newark officials, he was last seen on surveillance video getting into a taxi on University Avenue, carrying the cash register on University Avenue. The taxi traveled westbound on Market Street and dropped the suspect off on Duryea Street.
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).