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DEVELOPING NEWARK: Suspect Robs Metro PCS Store in Newark's South Ward

Newark

An early afternoon robbery of a Metro PCS store in Newark's South Ward has police on the search for a suspect at this time.

According to preliminary reports, police were called to 1012 Bergen Street to investigate report of a robbery in progress.

Upon officer's arrival, police began a search for a black male suspect who entered the establishment wearing a black mask, brown jacket, and black jeans during the robbery.

It is not clear how much cash or merchandise was taken during the heist.

The suspect reportedly fled the scene northbound on Bergen Street.

There were no physical injuries reported.

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