Newark Cops Looking For Men Who Robbed Local Grocery Store

NEWARK, NJ — Newark authorities are seeking the public’s help finding three local men who allegedly robbed a grocery store on Oriental Street last month.

According to the Newark Police Department, three armed men entered the La Mina De Oro Grocery at 51 Oriental Street around 12:40 p.m. on May 18 and robbed the store, making off with cash from the register.

After conducting an investigation, detectives identified three Newark men as suspects in the robbery: Tykym McKenzie, 19, and Kasib Jones and Kyree Bogan, both 22.

An investigation is active and police are searching for the above suspects, Newark police stated Wednesday. Anyone with information can contact 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).

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