NEWARK, NJ – The Newark police department is seeking to identify a suspect wanted for an assault at the Irvington Avenue Walgreens store last Thursday.
According to a release issued by the Newark Police Department, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Police responded to Walgreens, located at 561 Irvington Avenue, on a call of an assault.
“The suspect walked in, approached a worker, and began striking him in the face with a closed fist. The worker pulled the suspect’s sweatshirt off before the suspect fled the store,” said Newark Director of Public Safety Brian O’Hara. “Detectives investigating this incident are seeking the public’s help in quickly identifying the suspect as part of their investigation. He is described as a 6-ft. tall Black male, approximately 160 pounds, wearing a gray sweat suit. The suspect left behind his gray Nike “Just Do It” sweatshirt.”
Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect to call the division’s 24-hour crime stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).