Newark Police report that an arrest warrant has been issued for William Smith, 37, of Newark who is wanted for a burglary on June 11.
According to police officials, officers responded to a call about a burglary that occurred around 4:37 a.m. in the 500 block of Springfield Avenue.
Police said that Smith was captured on surveillance video taking a case of alcohol and money from the location.
According to police, several hours later, Smith left the location with black bags that he gave to an unknown Black male, who arrived at 8:14 a.m. in a white Honda Civic. Smith and the man drove off in the vehicle.
Police said that he was wearing red shorts, a black T-shirt with “Puma” written in white letters, and white and red Puma sneakers. Smith is 5’11” and has brown eyes.
Newark police officials urge anyone with information on Smith’s whereabouts 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.
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org.