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Armed Robbery of Newark Dunkin Donuts has Cops Searching for Suspect

Newark

There is an active search for an armed robbery suspect who robbed a Dunkin Donuts in the city's South Ward a short time ago.

According to reports, an armed white or Hispanic male entered the establishment located on Clinton Place and Lyons Ave. shortly before 7:30 p.m and announced a holdup.

Employees complied, handing over an undetermined amount of cash to the suspect, who then reportedly fled westbound on Lyons Ave.

The suspects was last seen wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and a white bandana across his face and was in possession of a silver handgun.

This is the second Dunkin Donuts to be robbed at gunpoint in the county within the last 24-hours.

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There were no physical injuries reported.