Newark Public Safety officials request the public’s help in identifying a suspect and vehicle in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, November 13.
According to Newark Police, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers responded to Cleveland Avenue near Bayard Place on an armed robbery call.
Police say, a woman was approached by a Black male who exited a white vehicle before pulling on her purse and gesturing that he had a weapon in his pocket.
Detectives say, the suspect fled westbound on Cleveland Avenue toward Sanford Avenue in the vehicle after taking the victim’s purse and other personal property.
Detectives investigating this incident seek the public’s help in identifying this suspect.
He is described as 18-25 years old, between 5’2’ and 5’8” tall, wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, jeans, a ski mask, gloves, and Nike sneakers.