Man Broke Into Convenience Store, Stole Cigarettes, Lotto Tickets: Newark PD

A man is at large after he broke into a convenience store in Newark and stole cash and other items on Friday, Sept. 13, authorities said.

A suspect is large after breaking into a convenience store.
Photo Credit: *Newark Department of Public Safety Facebook*

Sam Barron

09/20/2024 8:35 a.m.

At 3 a.m., the suspect broke into Downneck Convenience Store on Pacific Street, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said. The suspect was captured on surveillance video smashing the front glass door with a rock, Fragé said.

Once inside, he took money from the cash register, several lottery scratch-off tickets, and multiple boxes of cigarettes, Fragé said. Anyone with information is asked to call (1-877-695-8477.

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