NEWARK, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing a license plate.
The theft occurred on Dec. 21 at approximately 8:43 p.m. on Monroe Street near Downing Street.
The suspect removed the front license plate from a parked vehicle, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr.
The victim observed the theft on area surveillance cameras.
The suspect placed the license plate in his book bag before walking away southbound on Monroe Street.
The suspect is described as a Black male wearing all black clothing, white Nike Air Max sneakers, and carrying a dark blue book bag.
Director Miranda urges anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
