Man Wanted For Stealing Woman's Purse At Gunpoint: Newark PD

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Department of Public Safety is asking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Friday around 2:40 p.m.

Police said the suspect demanded the purse of a 73-year-old woman victim at gunpoint the area of Elm Street and Pulaski Street.

After taking the victim’s purse, police said the suspect hid it under his red-hooded sweatshirt, dragging the victim to the ground.

The suspect then fled, running eastbound on Elm Street.

The purse contained $400 in cash and the victim’s personal property.

"While Police are actively searching for this suspect, we seek the public’s help in quickly identifying him as part of this investigation," police said in a news release.

The suspect is described as in his late teens to early twenties, approximately 5'7" tall with a thin build, a light complexion and no facial hair.

He was wearing a red-hooded sweater with an orange hood on top, white sweatpants, a gold chain with round medallion, dark colored slippers and black socks.

Police urge anyone with information about the suspect 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 reward. Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone App available at iTunes or on Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.