Newark Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the below pictured suspect in connection with a robbery at the New Boriquen Restaurant, located at 252 Park Avenue.
According to police, at approximately 11:35 a.m. Friday, after placing a food order, the suspect went behind the establishment’s counter brandishing a handgun and ordered the employees to open the cash register.
The suspect took cash and fled on foot police said.
This investigation is active and ongoing.
Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose is urging anyone with information about the pictured suspect to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.