By: Richard L. Smith
A crime scene unit was called to assist in investigating a commercial armed robbery in Newark’s North Ward this evening.
A preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 4:55 p.m., officers responded to reports of an armed robbery in progress at the Global Express Money Gram check cashing place.
Police arrived and were told that a Hispanic or white male wearing a ski mask entered the establishment armed with a gun and demanded cash.
The suspect fled the scene and is at large. It is not clear how much cash the suspect took during the heist.
No physical injuries were reported.