By: Tracie Carter
Newark police officials are searching for Mr. Dijuan Johnson, 27, in connection with a robbery that took place on Tuesday, May 14.
According to a statement released by Director Fragé, the incident occurred when a man drove to a business in the 300 block of Clinton Place to make a delivery.
As the victim exited his vehicle and entered the business, three suspects broke into it and set off its alarm.
Director Frage said the suspects began removing boxes worth $2,000 in tobacco products from the vehicle, and when the victim approached them, one suspect struck him with a closed fist, knocking him to the ground.
The suspects then repeatedly kicked the victim before fleeing in a 2011 Kia Sorento, which police have since recovered.
Detectives are now seeking Johnson for questioning regarding the incident. He is described as 5'5" tall and weighing 145 pounds.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about Dijuan Johnson's whereabouts to call the Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).