July 25, 2025

Newark police seek public’s help ID’ing armed robbery suspect at car wash

NEWARK, NJ — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who robbed a car wash attendant at gunpoint earlier this month.

According to Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, at the Zap Lube Car Wash located in the 400 block of McCarter Highway. The suspect approached an employee, displayed a firearm, and stole $500 in cash belonging to the business before fleeing the scene.

Newark police seek public’s help id'ing armed robbery suspect at car wash
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Anyone with information is urged to contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS. Tips may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.