Newark Police request the public’s help with identifying a suspect captured on surveillance video stealing a package from the porch of a home on May 25.
According to police officials, officers responded to a call about a theft that occurred around 1:04 p.m. in the 500 block of 15th Street.
Police said that on the surveillance video, the suspect removed a package from the porch and placed it in the victim’s garbage can.
Moments later, the suspect returned and retrieved the package from the trash can and walked away, heading north on South 15th Street.
According to police, the suspect is described as a dark skin male wearing a green sweatshirt with a hood, green track pants, and white sneakers.
Newark Police urge anyone with information about the suspect to call the Police 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.
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org.