2 Men Rob Newark Supermarket At Gunpoint: Police

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are searching for two men who allegedly robbed a local supermarket at gunpoint, authorities announced Monday.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, the robbery took place around 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Los Tribunes Supermarket on the 500-block of Bergen Street.

Here’s what happened, authorities said:

“The suspects walked into the store and one of them brandished a weapon while telling the employee to get on the ground. The second suspect jumped over the counter and took $846 from two cash registers. Both men fled southbound on Bergen Street.”

Newark police released surveillance photos of the suspects (see below).

Police said the first suspect – who allegedly brandished the gun – is 5 feet 9 inches with a thin build and a medium-dark skin complexion. He was wearing a sweatshirt, jeans, black Nike ACG boots and a ski mask.

The second suspect is 5 feet 6 inches and has a heavyset, stocky build and a light skin complexion. He was wearing a grey, hooded sweatshirt turned inside out, black ski pants, a ski mask and black/white Nike sneakers.

Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division’s website.

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