Suspect smashes into newark café grabs register and flees with $200

Suspect smashes into Newark café grabs register and flees with $200

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June 13, 2025
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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.

Suspect smashes into newark café grabs register and flees with $200
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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

Chris Quigley

Chris Quigley

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