Police in Newark are looking for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed business robbery that occurred on Wednesday.
According to police, the suspect entered the Metro PCS Store, located at 270 Lyons Avenue, and demanded the store’s cash at gunpoint.
The suspect then fled, heading east on Lyons Avenue.
Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help in quickly identifying this suspect as part of their investigation.
Police say the suspect is described as a black male, 5'9" to 5'10" tall with a medium build.
He was wearing navy blue sweat pants with white stripes down the sides, a navy blue Nautica hooded sweater, green and white striped book bag, and white Air Force 1s Nike sneakers.
Interim Director Malave urges anyone with information about the identity of this suspect to call the Police Division’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.