Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the below pictured male suspect in a robbery that occurred on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

At approximately 11 a.m., a man was talking on his cell phone in the 100 block of Garside Street when a male suspect approached, struck the man with his fist, and snatched a gold chain from the victim’s neck. The suspect fled heading south on Garside Street, then east on 4th Avenue. He is described as in his early twenties, 6-ft. tall and 175 lbs. with black hair. He was wearing a blue shirt and black shorts.

While police are actively searching for this suspect, we seek the public’s help in quickly identifying him so he can be removed from our streets.

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this suspect 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.