By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Newark request the public’s help in identifying the male suspect in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on Wednesday, March 26.
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., stated that at approximately 9:18 a.m., a woman was walking on Elizabeth Avenue near Vanderpool Street when an unknown male touched her buttocks before fleeing eastbound on Vanderpool Street.
Detectives investigating this incident describe the suspect as being between 20 and 25 years old, approximately 5’3” to 5’6” tall, 120 to 145 pounds, with black hair, Newark officials say. 
Director Miranda urges anyone with information regarding the identity of these suspects to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).