Newark Cops: Gun-Toting Man Threatened Restaurant Patrons, Staff

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are searching for a gun-toting man who allegedly walked into Sunshine Halal Restaurant, displayed a gun and threatened the patrons and workers on Tuesday morning.

The incident took place around 8 a.m., when a man walked into Sunshine Halal Restaurant at 5 South Munn Avenue, caused a disturbance and threatened the patrons and workers while displaying a handgun, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.

The man, who was accompanied by a woman, fled the scene by boarding a bus, authorities said.

Police said the man is 5 feet 9 inches tall with a thin build, and was wearing a light-brown jacket, black hat and gray snow pants. (See below photo) The suspect is known to frequent the area near the Bradley Court Housing Complex, authorities 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.newarkpdonline.org or through its smartphone app available at iTunes and Google Play.

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