NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a burglary at Sunshine Halal Restaurant on Monday, September 18.
Police responded to the restaurant, located at South Munn Avenue near South Orange Avenue, at approximately 11:20 p.m. The suspect used pliers to cut the bottom of the front entrance and stole two cash registers containing roughly $700.
The suspect was observed on surveillance footage and is described as a Black male with a white beard or goatee. He was seen wearing a dark gray/light gray, and gray and white Adidas pullover jacket, pants, and tan work boots that have dark stains on the front.
Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All tips received will be kept confidential and may result in a reward.