Two men, pictured above, exited a white pickup truck and broke into Krauszer's Food Store & Deli (226 Halsey St.) around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said in a release.
The men stole numerous packs of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, hundreds of lottery tickets and more than $1,000 in cash before fleeing east in the vehicle on Maiden Place and turning right on Treat Place, Ambrose said.
The first suspect was wearing a black and white face mask, a blue shirt and blue jean shorts, authorities said.
The second suspect was wearing a yellow bandana, black tank top and gray sweat pants, authorities said.
Anyone with information about the identity of these suspects is urged 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 the Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.
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