By: Richard L. Smith
Police in Newark seek the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a carjacking that occurred with a male child inside the vehicle earlier today.
Officials say at approximately 8:13 a.m., Police responded to the 100 block of Wilson Avenue on a call of a carjacked vehicle taken with a 3-year-old child left inside.
Police immediately canvassed the area for a 2017 silver-colored Hyundai Sonata.
An Amber Alert was issued at approximately 9:55 a.m.
Police said at approximately 10:30 a.m. Police located the vehicle in Jersey City with the child inside and unharmed.
Newark Police detectives observed on surveillance cameras of the suspect in this incident, who may be a female.
Detectives are seeking the public’s help to quickly identify this suspect for questioning.
Director Fragé urges anyone with information about the identity of this 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.
