The Newark Department of Public Safety is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying several suspects involved in a recent robbery. Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has released details about the incident which occurred early in the morning on July 14, 2024.
The robbery took place at approximately 6:10 AM on Ferry Street, where the victim, a restaurant employee, was attacked while unlocking the gate to her workplace. The suspects, described as all Black males, arrived in a stolen Mazda SUV. One of the suspects exited the vehicle, approached the woman from behind, and forcibly took her purse, causing her to fall to the ground. The purse contained a wallet with $40 and a cell phone.
A bystander attempted to intervene but withdrew when another suspect brandished a firearm. Following the incident, Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to University Hospital for treatment. The suspects fled the scene in the Mazda SUV, which was later recovered by the police. It was also revealed that these individuals were involved in another robbery in the 100 block of Elm Street.
Descriptions for the suspects are as follows: Suspect #1 is a Black male with a thin build and dark complexion, last seen wearing a black sweatjacket, pants, and black/white sneakers. Suspect #2 is also a Black male with a thin build and dark complexion, wearing white sneakers, blue shorts, a black hoodie, and pants. The third suspect, who was the driver during the incident, remained in the vehicle and did not exit.
Two additional individuals possibly connected to the initial theft of the Mazda on July 13, 2024, are also pictured but not described in detail.
Newark Police are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in the identification and arrest of these suspects. This can help prevent further incidents and bring justice for the victims of these crimes.