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Armed Man Carjacks Vehicle at Gunpoint in Newark

Newark

Newark Police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred in the city's South Ward this evening.

There were no injuries reported in the incident where a gunman approached the victim, who was occupying a vehicle in the area of Jellif and West Bigelow shortly after 7 p.m., and demanded him to hand over the car.

Police are looking for a blue 2004 Acura GL with reported NJ license plate numbers "ZWB-60U".

The suspect reportedly sped from the scene in the vehicle heading westbound on West Bigelow.

Authorities are describing the suspect as a black male last observed wearing a teal shirt.

The incident is under investigation.

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