Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose reports that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Gary Wilson, 32, of Elizabeth, for a business burglary that occurred during the weekend of Saturday, May 11th, 2019.

The owner of Ben and San African Hair Braiding, located at 423 Central Avenue, closed the business at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, returning on Monday, May13th to find that the establishment had been burglarized. An unknown male entered the business and stole inventory and supplies.

Detectives investigating this incident developed sufficient evidence to identify Gary Wilson as a suspect and secured a warrant for his arrest. While police are actively searching for Wilson, we seek the public’s help in quickly identifying him.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of Gary Wilson 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 our new Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.