Newark police searching for Irvington man wanted for questioning in armed robbery
NEWARK, NJ – Detectives are asking for the public’s help to locate a 41-year-old Irvington man wanted for questioning in connection with a July 30 armed robbery on Springfield Avenue.
Authorities say the robbery happened around 7 p.m. in the 300 block of Springfield Avenue. A woman told police she was confronted by a man driving a white vehicle with tinted windows. The suspect allegedly ordered her to enter his vehicle, then pulled a gun and stole her beige MCM cross-body purse. The bag contained $1,500 in cash, a credit card, her New Jersey driver’s license, and other personal belongings.
Investigators have identified Dawud N. Hardy, described as 5’9” tall and 220 pounds, as a person they want to question about the robbery.
Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., is urging anyone with information on Hardy’s whereabouts to contact Newark Police. Tips can be submitted through the department’s 24-hour Crime Stopper line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Information provided may remain anonymous and could qualify for a reward.
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Key Points
- Newark police are looking for 41-year-old Dawud N. Hardy of Irvington for questioning in a July 30 robbery
- A woman was robbed at gunpoint on Springfield Avenue and had $1,500 in cash and personal items stolen
- Police are asking for public assistance through the Crime Stopper tip line