SEEN HER? Woman Wanted For Trying To Lure Teenage Boy In Newark SEEN HER? Woman Wanted For Trying To Lure Teenage Boy In Newark
Seen HER? Woman Wanted For Trying To Lure Teenage Boy In Newark Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with a Newark luring incident. A woman approached a 14-year-old boy near Crawford and Washington streets around 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and tried pulling him by his hand, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. The boy broke away from the suspect’s grip and ran away, police said. Anyone with information regarding the woman is asked to call the Department'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 rew…
SEEN HIM? Authorities Seek Missing Newark Man With Alzheimer's SEEN HIM? Authorities Seek Missing Newark Man With Alzheimer's
Seen HIM? Authorities Seek Missing Newark Man With Alzheimer's Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Newark man with Alzheimer's. Elijah Gadsden, 82, was last seen at 4:30 a.m. Thursday in the 100 block of Shepherd Avenue, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said. He was last seen wearing blue work pants, a white t-shirt, blue sneakers and a black cap. He is 5-feet 10-inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has short, bushy gray hair, a gray mustache and brown eyes.  Anyone with information about Elijah Gadsden is urged to call the Newark police's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-…
Pregnant Woman Loses Baby After Assault, Suspect Sought: Newark Police Pregnant Woman Loses Baby After Assault, Suspect Sought: Newark Police
Pregnant Woman Loses Baby After Assault, Suspect Sought: Newark Police The Newark Police Department is asking the public's help locating a man who they said assaulted a pregnant woman Monday, sending her to the hospital where she gave birth prematurely. The baby did not survive, police also said .  Police were called to University Hospital around 11 a.m. on a report that she had been beaten by a man she knows. An arrest warrant has been issued for Joanisson DeSouza, 31, of Newark, on charges of aggravated assault, criminal mischief and weapons possession under domestic violence laws.  DoSouza is 5'6", 155 lbs and has brown hair and brown eyes with a …
UPDATE: Girl Who Went Missing In Newark Found Safe UPDATE: Girl Who Went Missing In Newark Found Safe
Update: Girl Who Went Missing In Newark Found Safe UPDATE: The child was found safe later in the morning Monday, Nov. 18, police said. Original story is below:  Police in Newark are looking for an 8-year-old girl who was dropped off to school Monday when the school was closed.  Corren Lewis was dropped off at Belmont Runyon School on Belmont Runyon Way at 8:15 a.m. by a member of her family. Her family has not seen her since  She is described at 4’2” tall and 78 lbs. with a light brown complexion, brown hair and brown eyes. Corren, who has her hair in ponytail and braids in the back, was last seen wearing a black shiny coat,…
SEEN HIM? Newark PD Looking For Person Who Burglarized Ironbound Business SEEN HIM? Newark PD Looking For Person Who Burglarized Ironbound Business
Seen HIM? Newark PD Looking For Person Who Burglarized Ironbound Business Newark police released surveillance video images (attached) of a suspect in a burglary at an Ironbound business Sunday.  Police say a male entered 142 Lafayette St. and stole a laptop and cash.  Anyone with information is asked to call the police 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.
Suspect In Newark Shooting Sought; Victim Was Unhurt Suspect In Newark Shooting Sought; Victim Was Unhurt
Suspect In Newark Shooting Sought; Victim Was Unhurt Police in Newark are looking for a 19-year-old city man who they say shot at a woman Friday.  Joshua Barr-Clark quarreled with the woman at Madison Avenue and South 14th Street before opening fire, police said. The woman, who was not injured, knows Clark, police said.  A warrant has been issued for Barr-Clark's arrest on assault and weapons charges. He is described as 6', 185 lbs. with a medium brown complexion, black hair and brown eyes.  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Joshua Barr-Clark to call the police 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-87…
Newark Police Looking For Person Who Burglarized Car Dealership Newark Police Looking For Person Who Burglarized Car Dealership
Newark Police Looking For Person Who Burglarized Car Dealership Police in Newark are asking the public's help locating a male who damaged several vehicles at a car dealership Tuesday.  He broke into A & B Auto Car, 991 18th Ave., after business hours and slashed the tires of several vehicles. He also smashed the windshields of other vehicles.  Anyone with information is urged to call the 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). 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 …
Newark Police Looking For Driver Who Caused 3-Mile Vegetable Oil Spill Newark Police Looking For Driver Who Caused 3-Mile Vegetable Oil Spill
Newark Police Looking For Driver Who Caused 3-Mile Vegetable Oil Spill Police in Newark have released images of a truck that leaked a lengthy stream of cooking oil Tuesday, causing huge traffic headaches shortly before rush hour.  The spill happened around 3:40 p.m. on Stockton, Delancy, Adams and Thomas streets and Wilson Avenue, all in the city's Ironbound section. The slick left behind was estimated to be about three miles long.  Traffic in the area was snarled as the fire department and Essex County personnel covered the slick with sand to make streets passable.  Police have released images of the vehicle (see below).  Police Seek the Public's Help …
Robbers Enter Newark Pharmacy, Demand 'Oxy' At Gunpoint: Police Robbers Enter Newark Pharmacy, Demand 'Oxy' At Gunpoint: Police
Robbers Enter Newark Pharmacy, Demand 'Oxy' At Gunpoint: Police Newark police are looking for two men (pictured) in connection with an armed robbery in the North Ward Tuesday.  They entered a pharmacy at 654 Mt. Prospect Ave. around 3:40 p.m. and pulled masks down over their faces. One of the men drew a gun and demanded "Oxy 30," a painkiller.  The two left with narcotics and cash, headed south on Mt. Prospect and turned towards Elwood Avenue, where they entered an older black two-door Honda Civic and drove off. The car was last seen heading south on Clifton Avenue.    Both suspects are black. The suspect who pulled the gun is descr…
SEEN HIM? Newark Police Looking For Robbery Suspect SEEN HIM? Newark Police Looking For Robbery Suspect
Seen HIM? Newark Police Looking For Robbery Suspect Newark police are asking the public's help identifying the person (pictured) in connection with a robbery Wednesday.  A man was near Garside Street and 4th Avenue talking on his cell phone around 11 a.m. when the suspect approached and punched him, taking a gold chain from his neck. The suspect was last seen running east on 4th Avenue.  He is described as in his early 20s, 6' and 175 lbs. with black hair. He was wearing a blue shirt and black shorts.  Anyone with information about this suspect to call the police 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-847…
Man Robbed Outside 'Last Chance' Club In Newark Man Robbed Outside 'Last Chance' Club In Newark
Man Robbed Outside 'Last Chance' Club In Newark Police are looking for three men (pictured) in connection with a robbery in Newark Sunday.  Police said the victim was involved in an argument with five people outside The Last Chance Social Club, 276 Orange St., before he was assaulted and robbed of $1,700 and other personal property. He was treated at University Hospital and released.  Anyone with information is asked to call the 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
BMW BANDITS: Crew In Luxury Car Robbed Man In Newark, Police Say BMW BANDITS: Crew In Luxury Car Robbed Man In Newark, Police Say
BMW Bandits: Crew In Luxury Car Robbed Man In Newark, Police Say The Newark Police Department is asking the public's help locating the people who took part in a robbery of a man Aug. 30.  The victim was in the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue around 8 p.m. when a BMW X3 pulled up and two males got out, demanding the victim's valuables at gunpoint. They fled on foot with the man's wallet and other personal items and re-entered the BMW on Murray Street.  Two of the suspects and the vehicle are pictured.  Anyone with information about these suspects and their vehicle is asked to call the police 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIP…