Newark police seek suspect in Family Dollar attack

Police said a woman threw items at a cashier and slapped a security guard in the face Sunday evening after being questioned about possible shoplifting.

News 12 Staff

Oct 15, 2025, 11:09 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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A search is underway in Newark after two Family Dollar employees were attacked at the store on Broadway.
Police said a woman threw items at a cashier and slapped a security guard in the face Sunday evening after being questioned about possible shoplifting.
Newark police ask anyone with information about the suspect to contact them at 973-733-6000.