Newark police seek information on armed robbery suspect

Newark Police Seek Information on Armed Robbery Suspect

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July 22, 2024
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NEWARK, NJ — Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling for public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a local Dollar General Store. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 21, at approximately 8:29 AM on the 400 block of Springfield Avenue.

Newark police seek information on armed robbery suspect
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According to the police report, the male suspect entered the store through the rear right-side entrance, claimed to have a handgun, and struck an employee before taking $3,776.33 from the store’s safe. The suspect was last seen exiting through the same entrance and heading north on South 6th Street.

The suspect is described as light-complexioned, about 5’7” tall, weighing around 150 pounds, and was dressed entirely in black, including a full black ski mask and black Nike AirForce sneakers with ankle straps.

Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the suspect to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).

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