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Newark PD Seek Man Accused Of Assaulting Elderly Resident, Stealing Gold Chain

A Newark man is wanted by police for assaulting an elderly resident on the street and stealing his gold chain, authorities said.

Omar Pearson

Omar Pearson

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Omar Pearson, 39, robbed the man of his chain around 1 p.m. at  Nichols and Pulaski streets on Aug. 10,  Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said.

Pearson is around 5 feet and 10 inches tall and weighs between 140 and 150 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair, a dark complexion, and is known to frequent the Bradley Court public housing complex area. 

He has been seen hanging around 79 N. Munn Ave. on several occasions, police said.

Ambrose urges anyone with information about him to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.

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