NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary at a Dunkin’ Donuts on Franklin Avenue, the Newark Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday.
The burglary occurred early on the morning of Saturday, September 7, 2024, at approximately 3:23 a.m. According to police, the suspect, described as a Black male dressed in all-black clothing, arrived at the store on an electric scooter.
The man broke into the store through a side entrance and then forced his way into an office, where he stole approximately $3,500 in cash. He fled northbound on North 6th Street on the electric scooter.
The suspect, who was also wearing a black face mask, orange and black gloves, and black sneakers, was later seen entering a vehicle after arriving in Stephen Crane Village. Detectives noted that video surveillance captured a white Kia parked in the lot during the burglary and leaving shortly after the suspect fled.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the vehicle is urged to contact Newark police at 1-877-NWK-TIPS or visit the department’s website to submit an anonymous tip.