NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help in identifying a male suspect in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Thursday, December 30, 2021.
Just after 12 p.m., the suspect entered a victim’s vehicle in the 200 block of Lafayette Street and ordered the victim to get out. The suspect was unable to drive off in the vehicle and fled on foot, heading westbound on Lafayette Street with the victim’s purse.
While detectives are actively searching for the suspect, we seek the public’s help in quickly identifying him. He is described as 6’1” tall, heavy set, and was wearing a navy blue cotton hoodie sweatsuit, black ski mask, and black and white sneakers.
Director O’Hara urges anyone with information about 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.