Newark Police Seek Help Locating Thief Named "Gotti"
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
NEWARK, NJ (June 23, 2021)--Police Seek the Public’s Help in Identifying Burglary Suspect Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara requests the public’s help in identifying the below pictured female suspect in connection with a burglary that occurred on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
At approximately 1 p.m., a resident in an apartment in the 100 block of Milford Avenue, left home, returning at 10:30 p.m. and finding the front door to his residence was unlocked. The victim entered the apartment and found his bedroom ransacked with several items of personal property stolen, including a bank card, change and a car title. Detectives investigating this incident obtained video surveillance footage of a female suspect in the area who is known by the name “Gotti”.
While Police are actively searching for this suspect, we seek the public’s help in quickly locating her as part of this investigation. She is described at 5’5” to 5’7” tall and 120 to 140 lbs. She was wearing a burgundy and green tie-dye shirt, gray pants and a purple scarf around her head. Director O’Hara urges anyone with information about these suspects or their vehicle to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477).
All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward. Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone App avai