Armed Robber In Newark Concealed Assault Rifle In Shopping Bag: Police

NEWARK, NJ — Police are searching for the man who robbed a business in Newark last week armed with an assault rifle, which he concealed in a shopping bag, authorities announced Sunday.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, the robbery took place on Tuesday, March 5. Here’s what happened, police said:

“At approximately 10:46 p.m., a man walked into a business at Broadway near Bloomfield Place carrying a shopping bag. The suspect approached the register and pulled an assault rifle out of the bag and announced a robbery. The clerk went to the back room, filled the bag with other bags, and gave them to suspect, who fled heading south on Broadway after entering the driver’s side of a dark-colored SUV.”

Police said the suspect was 6 feet and 240 pounds. He was wearing a black bubble jacket, red hooded sweatshirt, red hat, blue jeans and red sneakers (see photos below).

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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