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Police Search for Man Wanted for West Ward Aggravated Assault

Newark

Police in Newark request the public’s help with locating Mr. Salih Fox, 25, of Newark, who is wanted for questioning in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred on August 27.

Officials say officers responded to a call at approximately 12:38 p.m. about an injured person, who was unconscious and laying on the ground at West End Avenue and Caldwell Place.

The victim, who was driving a Ford Taurus, was being followed a group of male suspects who were in a blue Infiniti that is registered to Fox and believed to be involved in the assault.

After they caused the victim to crash into a white Pickup truck, one of the suspects was captured on surveillance video pulling the victim out of his car and assaulting him according to police.

Police say Fox is described as 5’11,’’ and 200 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and a medium brown complexion.

While police are actively searching for Fox, Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about his whereabouts to call the 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.

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