Do you know them? Pair sought in armed robbery at newark barbershop

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who carried out an armed robbery inside a barbershop on Frelinghuysen Avenue last week.

According to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr., the incident occurred around 5:16 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, when the suspects entered the shop. One man pulled out a firearm, causing several patrons to flee to the back—except for one victim who remained seated in the barber’s chair.

Key Points

Two men robbed a barbershop on Frelinghuysen Avenue at gunpoint on March 17.
One suspect struck the victim with a weapon and stole a $700 crossbody bag.
Both suspects were caught on surveillance fleeing south on Frelinghuysen Avenue.

The armed suspect struck the victim with the weapon and stole his crossbody bag containing $700 before fleeing with the second suspect. Surveillance footage shows both men heading south on Frelinghuysen Avenue after the robbery.

The first suspect, who wielded the weapon, is described as a Black male wearing a green camouflage jacket. The second suspect, also a Black male, was dressed in a black jacket, black pants, and black shoes.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help identify the suspects.

A robbery suspect pulled a gun in a Newark barbershop, hit a man in the chair, and vanished with $700.

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