NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who robbed a victim on March 31, 2023. At around 4:45 pm, Police responded to a robbery call on Grumman Avenue near Parkview Terrace. Detectives investigating the incident obtained video footage of the suspect entering through a victim’s fence and robbing the victim before fleeing the location by running across the street and through the backyards of area residents.
The suspect is described as a Black male, 5’10” tall, wearing dark-colored pants, a black ski mask, black “New Balance” sneakers, and a navy blue jacket with the American flag on the back. Police Director Fritz G. Fragé is urging anyone with information about the suspect’s identity to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
