Authorities in Newark are searching for a suspect they say is connected with a robbery that occurred today.
According to police, at approximately 10:05 a.m., in the 400 block of North 12th Street, an unidentified suspect robbed the victim at gunpoint of a cell phone and other personal belongings before running from the scene.
These charges are merely accusations. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about this 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.