Newark Police officials request the public’s help with identifying a suspect in connection with a robbery at a discount store on June 20.
According to police, officers responded to a call about a robbery that occurred at approximately 8 p.m. at the Dollar Tree, located in the 100 block of South Orange Avenue.
Police said that the suspect, who was captured on surveillance video, attempted to use a counterfeit $50 to purchase some items.
When an employee noticed the fake bill, the suspect was angry and began to take money from the register.
According to police officials, after a struggle ensued with the employee, the suspect took $20 from the register, potato chips and sodas and ran out of the store southbound on South Orange Avenue.
Police said that the suspect, a Black male with a full beard and long dreadlocks, was wearing a red cap, black short sleeve shirt, black pants and dark-colored slippers.
Newark police officials urge anyone with information about the 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.
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org.