Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the below pictured male suspects in an incident of aggravated assault that occurred on Sunday, July 7th, 2019.

At approximately 5:45 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of Sunset Avenue on a call of an injured person. Responding officers located a man who had been assaulted and knocked unconscious by two unknown men following an altercation between two women. The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment of his injuries and released.

While police are actively searching for the two male suspects, we seek the public’s help in quickly identifying them so that they can be removed from our streets. The first suspect is described as tall, with a dark complexion. The second suspect is described as having a light complexion, a bald head and wearing a white t-shirt and red shoes.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about these suspects to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through the Newark Police Division Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play.