Newark, NJ
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SEEN HIM? Newark Carjacking Suspect Issued Warrant SEEN HIM? Newark Carjacking Suspect Issued Warrant
Seen HIM? Newark Carjacking Suspect Issued Warrant Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in locating a man wanted in a carjacking. An arrest warrant was issued for Shakur I. Harris, who is accused in an incident that occurred Aug. 23 on the 200 block of S. 19th Street,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Harris is approximately 5 feet and 5 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has tattoos on both arms and on the top of his right hand. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Harris is urged to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymou…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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Trio Wanted For Questioning In Newark Shooting Trio Wanted For Questioning In Newark Shooting
Trio Wanted For Questioning In Newark Shooting Police in Newark are looking for three men wanted for questioning in connection with a shooting. Two victims were treated for non life-threatening injuries after being shot during a dispute on the 500 block of Springfield Avenue around 7:45 p.m., Aug. 12, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The first man wanted is described as having a full beard, wearing an orange shirt with a logo featuring the word “NOW” on the front, blue jeans and a blue and orange hat. He was wearing glasses and has vitiligo (white skin discoloration) on his right hand.  The second male i…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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Police Seek Man Accused Of Robbing Victim Of Gold Chain On Newark Street Police Seek Man Accused Of Robbing Victim Of Gold Chain On Newark Street
Police Seek Man Accused Of Robbing Victim Of Gold Chain On Newark Street Police are seeking a suspect accused of robbing a victim of a gold chain on a Newark street in broad daylight. Tyrone Jackson, 47, is wanted in the Aug. 10 assault at Nichols and Pulaski streets, around 1 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Jackson, known to frequent the area around the Bradley Court housing complex, is described as being 5 feet and 8 inches tall, and between 140 and 150 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair and a dark complexion, and is nicknamed Al-Hood.  The warrant for Jackson charges him with aggravated assault, conspiracy and robbe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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Newark Police Seek Fried Chicken Restaurant Shooter Newark Police Seek Fried Chicken Restaurant Shooter
Newark Police Seek Fried Chicken Restaurant Shooter Police in Newark are seeking the public's help in locating a man who they say shot a restaurant worker earlier this month. The man, pictured above, shot a worker at Royal Fried Chicken on South Orange Avenue, then fled north on Bergen Street around 9:30 p.m. Aug. 5,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The victim was transported to University Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The shooter was wearing a black T-shirt, dark-colored shorts, red sneakers and carrying a gray and black checkered backpack. Anyone with information about the suspect…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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Newark PD Seek Man Accused Of Assaulting Elderly Resident, Stealing Gold Chain Newark PD Seek Man Accused Of Assaulting Elderly Resident, Stealing Gold Chain
Newark PD Seek Man Accused Of Assaulting Elderly Resident, Stealing Gold Chain A Newark man is wanted by police for assaulting an elderly resident on the street and stealing his gold chain, authorities said. Omar Pearson, 39, robbed the man of his chain around 1 p.m. at  Nichols and Pulaski streets on Aug. 10,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Pearson is around 5 feet and 10 inches tall and weighs between 140 and 150 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair, a dark complexion, and is known to frequent the Bradley Court public housing complex area.  He has been seen hanging around 79 N. Munn Ave. on several occasions, police said…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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SEEN HIM? Newark Police Seek Man For Role In Armed Gas Station Robberies SEEN HIM? Newark Police Seek Man For Role In Armed Gas Station Robberies
Seen HIM? Newark Police Seek Man For Role In Armed Gas Station Robberies An arrest warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old Newark man wanted for armed robberies at a pair of gas stations, authorities said. Maleak Williams and two other suspects took money from the cash register at the Exxon station on the 1400 block of McCarter Highway around 6:15 a.m. before fleeing in a black 4-door Lexus on Aug. 3,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Approximately 10 minutes later, another armed robbery was reported at the Sunoco Gas Station on the same block, authorities said. Williams and the two other stole cash from the register a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects
Newark Police Arrest 14 Violent Crimes Suspects Multiple suspects involved in shootings and other violent crimes were arrested last week, authorities in Newark said. Patrol officers and members of the Shooting Response Team were able to uncover evidence that led to arrests, warrants issued, and closure of investigations for the following incidents between July 6 and Aug. 11, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. Here are the suspects taken into custody (some are still at large). July 6, Dickerson Street: Eduardo Rodriguez, accused co-conspirator, arrested for aggravated assault and conspiracy July 27, Washin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
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KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Pointed Gun At Family Dollar Worker KNOW HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Pointed Gun At Family Dollar Worker
Know HIM? Newark Police Seek Man Who Pointed Gun At Family Dollar Worker Authorities in Newark are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say aimed a gun at a worker at Family Dollar on Thursday night. A man pointed a handgun at a worker at Family Dollar Store on the 800 block of North 6th Street around 6:40 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. The man — who had previously acted hostile toward the store’s employees — left the store and ran toward Bloomfield, Ambrose said. The man, pictured above, is 5 feet 6 inches tall and has a thin build, a medium brown complexion, a tattoo over his right eye and a gash over…

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by Valerie Musson
Newark, NJ
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KNOW HIM? Police Seek Man Who Shot Newark Restaurant Worker KNOW HIM? Police Seek Man Who Shot Newark Restaurant Worker
Know HIM? Police Seek Man Who Shot Newark Restaurant Worker Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say shot a restaurant worker in Newark Wednesday night. A man shot a worker at Royal Fried Chicken on South Orange Avenue shortly before 9:30 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. The man then exited the restaurant and ran north on Bergen Street, Ambrose said. The victim was transported to University Hospital with life-threatening injuries, Ambrose said.   The suspect, pictured above, was wearing a black shirt, dark shorts and red sneakers and had a gray and black checkered b…

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by Valerie Musson
Newark, NJ
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SEEN HIM? Newark Man With Autism, 42, Missing Again SEEN HIM? Newark Man With Autism, 42, Missing Again
Seen HIM? Newark Man With Autism, 42, Missing Again Authorities are asking the public's help in locating a Newark man with autism who is missing for the second time in one week. Anthony Parejo, 42, was last seen near the 200 block of Keer Avenue around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. Parejo’s family describes his mental condition as “poor” and said he may be downtown or near Newark Penn Station, Ambrose said. Parejo is between 5 feet 3 and 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs between 140 and 160 pounds. He has a light brown complexion, gray and white hair and brown eyes. Parejo was previously…

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by Valerie Musson
Newark, NJ
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SEEN HIM? Missing Newark Man, 80, Suffers From Dementia SEEN HIM? Missing Newark Man, 80, Suffers From Dementia
Seen HIM? Missing Newark Man, 80, Suffers From Dementia Authorities are asking the public's help in locating a missing Newark man who suffers from dementia. Hector Moreno, 80, of Bellville was last seen near Ferry Street and Madison Street in Newark around 11 a.m. Thursday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. He reportedly suffers from dementia, Ambrose said. Moreno is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brown eyes, gray hair and a fair complexion and was last seen wearing a black shirt with white lettering and black pants with white stripes, authorities said. Ambrose urges anyone with information…

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by Valerie Musson
Newark, NJ
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Newark Authorities Recover 11 Handguns In Recent Firearm Arrests Newark Authorities Recover 11 Handguns In Recent Firearm Arrests
Newark Authorities Recover 11 Handguns In Recent Firearm Arrests Nearly a dozen firearms including an AK-47 semi-automatic were recovered in a series of gun arrests in Newark since last weekend, authorities said. The firearms were recovered in the city’s 16 gun arrests and three shooting arrests since last weekend, Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release. “We’re taking this situation very seriously as the City of Newark is not a place where blatant violence will be tolerated,” said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. “We have worked hard to reduce crime and are committed to keeping our residents and their families safe, especially when it com…

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by Valerie Musson