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Know HIM? Police Seek Suspect In Newark Uber Driver Robbery

Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say assaulted and robbed an Uber driver in Newark.

Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say assaulted and robbed an Uber driver in Newark.

Authorities are seeking the public's help identifying a man who they say assaulted and robbed an Uber driver in Newark.

Photo Credit: Newark NJ Department of Public Safety (Facebook)

Police say the driver picked up a male passenger at 31 South St. shortly after 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20.

The man, pictured above, punched the driver and stole her cell phone before running west on South Street, authorities said.

The victim was treated for injuries at St. Michael’s Hospital and released, police say.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is urged to call the 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or visit www.newarkpd.org. All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential.

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