Domino’s Pizza Customers Robbed In Newark; Police Continue Search

NEWARK, NJ — Police are still searching for the two masked men who robbed customers at a Domino’s Pizza restaurant in Newark on Christmas Eve, authorities announced Thursday.

The Newark Department of Public Safety released the following update about the robbery, along with surveillance photos taken at the scene (see below):

“Police responded to a call about a robbery that occurred at approximately 8:32 p.m. at the eatery, which is located on the 400-block of Springfield Avenue. The suspects walked into the business and one of them pulled out a handgun [and] took the victim’s wallet and cell phone.”

Police said the first suspect was wearing a black mask, a Chicago Bulls jacket, blue jeans and black boots. The second suspect was wearing a yellow mask, a puffy jacket, black pants and tan boots.

Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made via the Police Division’s website or its smartphone app.

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