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ALERT: Suspect Wanted for Beating Female Store Employee During Newark Robbery

Newark

Police in Newark request the public’s help identifying a male suspect wanted in connection with a business robbery that occurred today.

Police said at approximately 11:40 a.m., the suspect entered Check It Out For Less, located at 470 Springfield Avenue, immediately attacked a female victim by striking her multiple times with a closed fist before stealing $600.00 and fleeing north on Holland Street.

While police are actively searching for this suspect, they seek the public’s help in quickly identifying him as part of this investigation.

The suspect is described as tall, with a slim build, wearing a dark Muslim Thobe, dark A.C.G. shoes, a dark face covering and carrying a dark-colored duffle bag.

Police urge 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).

All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

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