Victim Robbed In Newark, Thought He Was Buying Car: Police

NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are searching for several suspects in connection with an armed robbery that took place earlier this month, authorities announced Wednesday.

The Newark Department of Public Safety released the following details about the robbery:

“The armed robbery incident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on the 100-block of Avon Avenue when the victim thought he was buying a car from a woman he met. As they walked along Avon toward Jeliff Avenue, a man waiting for them instructed the victim to wait for the car at that location. When the victim became suspicious and began to walk away, three male suspects approached him from Pilgrim Baptist Village, an apartment complex.”

At that point, one of the men brandished a handgun and demanded that the victim surrender his personal belongings. The suspects went through his pockets and took several items, then made their escape through the apartment complex, police said.

Newark police released surveillance photos taken at the scene (see below) along with descriptions of the three male suspects and one female suspect:

• Suspect # 1 was wearing a black sweatsuit with red and yellow colors
• Suspect #2 (female) was wearing dark-colored jeans, a black sweater, black glasses and a grey shirt
• Suspect #3 was wearing all-black clothing with black and yellow Jordan sneakers
• Suspect #4 (the man who allegedly pointed the weapon) was wearing a grey sweatsuit and a black ski mask

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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