NEWARK, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who assaulted a victim on December 20.
The victim was shopping at Rainbow Shops, a clothing store in the 100 block of Market Street, at approximately 5:45 p.m., when two females confronted her about comments on social media.
Moments later, one of the women, who had a red box braided hairstyle, punched the victim in the face several times while the other woman recorded the assault.
After the attack, the suspect and the other woman with her left the store and fled in an unknown direction.
Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. urges anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to call the Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
