Newark police seek public’s help in identifying robbery suspects

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a robbery that occurred on Wednesday, January 15, in the 500 block of North 6th Street, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr.

Police said a male victim was followed into an apartment building by two Hispanic men, one of whom placed the victim in a chokehold while the other removed his wallet. The suspects then fled northbound on North 6th Street.

The stolen wallet contained the victim’s ID, two bank cards, and $200 in cash, police said…

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