NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old woman wanted for questioning in connection to an armed robbery earlier this week where a victim was forced to transfer money from his phone at gunpoint.
Key Points
- Mekhia Davis Manning, 25, is wanted for questioning in a Newark armed robbery.
- The victim was held at gunpoint and coerced into sending money via his phone.
- Police urge the public to report tips anonymously through their Crime Stopper line.
Robbery occurred in North Ward
Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. said the robbery occurred on Monday, April 7, near North 5th Street and Dickerson Street. According to investigators, three suspects approached a man walking in the area and robbed him at gunpoint.
The suspects took the victim’s cell phone and forced him to unlock it. Police said they then transferred money electronically from the phone before fleeing south on North 5th Street…