NEWARK, NJ – Police in Newark are trying to identify a black female wanted for a reported motor vehicle theft last week.
Newark police responded to Rodwell Avenue near Speedwell Avenue on a call of a theft from auto on May 4th.
“A victim’s front passenger window was shattered and the vehicle broken into with a credit card and New Jersey driver’s license stolen. The victim’s credit card was later used by the below-pictured individual at BP Gas Station, 584 Springfield Avenue,” police said. “Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help in quickly identifying this suspect as part of their investigation. She is described as a Black female with brownish-red hair, wearing a blue surgical mask, a green shirt, beige sweater, pink flower-print skirt, and carrying a light brown purse.”
Director O’Hara urges anyone with information on the identity of this suspect 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.