Newark police seek suspect caught on video stealing package from apartment building

Newark police seek suspect caught on video stealing package from apartment building

Newark, NJ — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man seen on surveillance footage stealing a package from an apartment building earlier this month.

According to Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., the theft occurred around 10:26 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, in the 300 block of 6th Avenue. The victim reported receiving a delivery notification, but when she returned home at approximately 7 p.m., the package—containing metal containers—was missing.

Newark police seek suspect caught on video stealing package from apartment building
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Surveillance video captured a Black male suspect entering the building, removing the package, and leaving the location. He was last seen wearing a white tank top, blue shorts, white and blue sneakers, and had dreadlocks.

The Newark Police Division is actively investigating and urging anyone who recognizes the individual to contact their 24-hour Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS. Tips may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.


Key Points

  • A package was stolen from a Newark apartment building on 6th Avenue during the morning of August 7.
  • Surveillance footage shows a suspect with dreadlocks wearing a tank top, shorts, and sneakers.
  • Newark police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect and are offering confidential tip rewards.

Police say a man with dreadlocks made off with a stolen package and are asking the public to help track him down.

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