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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 male suspect in connection with an auto burglary that occurred on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

At approximately 4:50 p.m., a male broke into a vehicle parked in the area of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Springfield Avenue and stole a black tote bag containing a Mac Book computer and charger.

The suspect is described as muscular and 6’2” tall with a medium brown complexion. He was wearing a gray shirt, jeans and sneakers and had his hair in braids. He was also carrying a blue plastic bag.

While police are actively searching for this suspect, we seek the public’s help in quickly identifying him as part of this investigation.

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