By: Richard L. Smith
Newark's Police officials are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a male suspect linked to a recent business burglary that transpired on Monday, September 18, 2023.
Officials said the incident happened at Sunshine Halal Restaurant near South Munn Avenue and South Orange Avenue.
In response to a burglary call, police swiftly responded to the scene.
At approximately 11:20 p.m., surveillance footage captured a male suspect using pliers to cut through the bottom portion of the restaurant's front entrance.
Subsequently, the suspect made off with two cash registers containing an estimated total of $700.00 in cash.
Detectives examining the surveillance footage described the suspect as a Black male sporting a white beard or goatee.
He was seen wearing a dark gray/light and white Adidas pullover jacket, matching pants, and tan work boots bearing dark stains on the front.
Director Fragé is urging anyone who may have information pertaining to the identity of this burglary suspect to reach out to the Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
It's essential to note that all Crime Stopper tips provided anonymously are treated with the utmost confidentiality, and valuable information could lead to a reward being offered.
Your assistance could be pivotal in bringing this suspect to justice.