Newark Police are on the search for two suspects wanted for robbing a business in downtown Newark on yesterday.
According to authorities, at approximately 6:45 p.m., police responded to the Verizon store, located at 744 Broad Street, on a robbery call.
Police said two males entered the establishment and robbed an employee of cash and merchandise while displaying a handgun.
Authorities described the first suspect as a black male in his twenties who is approximately 6ft tall and weighs about 180 lbs.
The suspect wore a black North Face jacket, black skull cap, gray pants and tan boots.
Police said the remaining suspect wore a black hooded sweatshirt with white lettering on the front, a black face mask, black pants and black sneakers.
The investigation remains active, ongoing, and the suspects remain at large.
Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about these suspects 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.