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Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the below pictured males wanted for questioning in a business theft that occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

At approximately 10:30 a.m., a male arrived at a side entrance of Forno’s Restaurant, located at 47 Ferry Street, and asked for access to the restaurant to replace its cooking oil. A second male suspect connected hoses to the restaurant’s cooking supply system and drained approximately 160 gallons of unused cooking oil.

The first suspect is described as 5’5” tall, wearing dark-colored clothing. The two suspects may have arrived in a black colored van that was seen in front of the restaurant.

Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help in quickly identifying these suspects as part of this investigation.

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). 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 our Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.