NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help in identifying the below-pictured suspects in connection with a carjacking that occurred on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
At approximately 8:15 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of Broadway on a call of a carjacking. A male victim was physically assaulted after exiting his black 2019 Toyota Highlander SUV. Two males, who arrived in a dark-colored SUV, took the victim’s cash, car keys and cell phone and drove away in his vehicle, heading southbound on Broadway. A female passenger inside the suspect vehicle, moved to the driver’s seat and fled in the suspects’ vehicle, heading northbound on Broadway. The victim was transported to Clara Maass Medical Center for treatment of his injuries and is reportedly in stable condition.
Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help in quickly identifying these suspects as part of the investigation. The first suspect and initial driver of the suspect vehicle is described as a clean-shaven heavyset Black male with a medium complexion, wearing a gray hooded sweater and dark-colored pants. The second suspect, who was the backseat passenger in the suspects’ vehicle, is described as a male Black with a thin build and a medium complexion, wearing all gray clothing and a ski mask. The female suspect is described as having a medium brown complexion and blonde hair.
Director O’Hara urges anyone with information on the identity of any of these suspects 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.