Newark Armed Robbery Suspect Left Shoe At Scene Of Crime: Police

NEWARK, NJ — Newark authorities are searching for an armed robbery suspect who allegedly left a single, size 10 ½ sneaker behind at the scene of the crime.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety (NDPS), police officers responded to Sidi Supermarket at 300 South 7th Street around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20 after getting a call about shots fired.

After investigating, police determined that a man entered the store and tried to rob a customer inside at gunpoint. However, other patrons in the store “intervened.” When a struggle broke out, the man allegedly fired the gun and fled the scene on foot.

Police released the below surveillance photos of the suspect, whom they described as a 5 foot 8 inch man in his 20s, wearing a gray jacket, royal blue ski pants and black, size 10 ½ Nike sneakers, one of which was left behind at the scene.

"While police are actively searching for the suspect, we seek the public’s assistance in quickly locating him and removing him from our streets,” the NDPS stated on Dec. 27.

An investigation is ongoing, police said. Anyone with information can call the department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division’s website at www.newarkpd.org, or through its smartphone app available at iTunes and Google Play.

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Photo: Newark Department of Public Safety