The man demanded money and threatened to harm an employee at a business on the 100 block of 7th Avenue on Wednesday, July 8, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release.
The man is 5 feet 8 inches tall with a medium brown complexion, dark hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a red/pink shirt, blue jean shorts, dark sneakers and a backwards red hat during the incident, Ambrose said.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked 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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