Newark City officials report that police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect in a residential burglary that occurred yesterday, July 23.
According to police, at approximately 11:05 a.m., a male climbed through the front porch screen window of a home in the 300 block of Chapman Street, and removed a laptop from a patio table. The laptop is described as a black IBM ThinkPad.
While detectives are actively searching for this suspect, they are seeking the public’s help in quickly identifying him as part of this investigation.
The suspect is described as a black male, bald head with a beard and mustache combo wearing a black t-shirt.
Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. 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).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.