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Newark East Ward Armed Robbery Suspect Sought by Police

Newark

A male suspect who is wanted for a robbery that occurred on Tuesday, July 18th has police on the search.

According to police, at approximately 4:45 a.m., police responded to a robbery call in the area of Ferry and Alyea streets where a male suspect approached a victim from behind and robbed him at gunpoint.

Police said the suspect fled with another man in a white 4-door BMW with a black roof and New York registration.

Police described the suspect as a black male, 5-feet, 7-inches to 5-fet, 9-inches, with a stocky build, and beard.

Police said the man wore a white hooded sweater, white jeans-shorts, and black sneakers.

This investigation is ongoing.

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.

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