NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who smashed his way into a local coffee shop and stole a cash register containing $200.
The burglary occurred early Wednesday at Black Swan Espresso on the 90 block of Halsey Street. Responding officers discovered the front door window had been broken with a rock.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect entering through the shattered glass, grabbing the register, and walking southbound on Halsey Street.
He was last seen wearing a tan hat, black hooded sweatshirt, grey pants, and beige sneakers.
Police urge public assistance with burglary investigation
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is urging anyone with information to contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Tips can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
Suspect smashes into Newark café grabs register and flees with $200