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Newark Police Seek the Public’s Help in Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects

Newark

Police officials in Newark requests the public's help in identifying armed robbery suspects in an incident that occurred on Monday, November 23.

According to police officials, at approximately 8:10 p.m., police responded to Wine Liquor, located at 61 Pennsylvania Avenue, on a call of an armed robbery. 

Police said that the two suspects exited a 2-door BMW convertible with an unknown plate and demanded cash at gunpoint from two victims, a male and female, who were standing outside the store.  

The suspects then re-entered the vehicle and fled northbound on Parkhurst Street.

While detectives are actively searching for these suspects, we seek the public's help in identifying them as part of their investigation. 

According to police, the first suspect is described as having a slim built and wearing all black with a black ski mask. 

The second suspect is described as a heavy-set male also wearing all black with a face mask. 

Police said that the pictured vehicle is not the actual suspect vehicle. 

Director O'Hara urges 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). 

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

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division's website at: www.newarkpd.org.

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