Newark city officials have said that police are looking for Mr. Christopher Barnes, 54, of Newark, who is wanted for a burglary that took place on July 14.
According to police, at approximately 12:55 p.m. on July 17, officers responded to a report of a burglary at North Star Academy on Alexander Street.
Police say that surveillance video at the school captured Barnes taking cleaning tools and appliances three days earlier.
Police describe Barnes as 5'5 and 120 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and a dark brown complexion.
While police actively search for Barnes, the Newark police department seek the public’s help so that he can be located.
Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose urges anyone with information about his whereabouts to call the 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.