Crime & Safety
Bystander Stabbed While Trying To Stop Robbery In Newark, Police Say
Two men with knives allegedly approached a couple and tried to go through their pockets. Here's what happened next, authorities say.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Two people were robbed at knifepoint in Newark last week, and a bystander who tried to intervene was stabbed, authorities say.
The robbery took place at 3:27 a.m. on the 100-block of Walnut Street on March 22, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.
Two men with knives allegedly approached a couple – a man and a woman – and tried to rifle through their pockets. When a male bystander tried to stop the assault, one of the suspects stabbed him, police said.
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The two robbery suspects then fled the scene eastbound on Walnut Street.
Police said the suspects wore black clothing and ski masks. One suspect is about 6 feet and has facial hair, and the other is about 5 feet 7 inches and has a thin build.
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Police released surveillance video footage and photos of the two suspects (see 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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