NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who caused damage inside a Springfield Avenue liquor store after being asked to leave for appearing intoxicated, officials said Monday.
Key Points
- Suspect threw liquor bottles at a fridge and flat-screen TV before fleeing
- Incident occurred April 7 around 8:50 p.m. on Springfield Avenue
- Newark police seeking tips from public to identify the man
Bottles hurled after being kicked out
According to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., the incident happened at around 8:50 p.m. on April 7. A man entered the store in the 200 block of Springfield Avenue and was asked to leave by an employee who believed the suspect was under the influence.
The man allegedly became agitated, grabbed two bottles, and threw one at a refrigerator door and another at a flat-screen TV before fleeing the scene. Detectives say the damages resulted from the impact of the thrown items.
Suspect description released
Authorities described the suspect as a Black male with a bald head, last seen wearing a checkerboard-patterned jacket. Surveillance images of the suspect have been released by the Newark Department of Public Safety.
Director Miranda is asking anyone with information about the incident or the suspect’s identity to contact the department’s Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS.
