August 12, 2011 > Newark Police Log
Newark Police Log
Submitted By Cmdr Robert Douglas, Newark PD
August 8 Employees of 7-11 called at 3:18 p.m. to report an armed robbery had just occurred. A suspect described as a dark skinned male adult entered the store wearing a black ski mask pointed a gun at the clerk and made away with cash. The suspect was last seen running from the store towards Saint Edwards Church.
At 9:02 p.m., officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Chevron Gas station on Stevenson Blvd. The suspect was described as a light skinned male, 5'-10" tall and wearing dark clothing (black beanie style ski-mask, baggy shirt, baggy shorts, black shoes with white socks, gloves and back pack) armed with a handgun; his face covered with a ski mask. The suspect demanded money at gunpoint and then fled on foot eastbound across the parking lot. Any person with information concerning this incident should contact Detective Sergeant Michael Carroll at (510) 578-4247. Information can also be left anonymously on the "silent witness" hotline at 510-578-4000, extension 500. |