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Gunpoint Carjacking Under Investigation in Newark's North Ward

Newark

Police in Newark are looking into an overnight armed carjacking in the city's North Ward. 

According to a preliminary investigation, at approximately 10:20 p.m., police responded to reports of a carjacking in progress in the vicinity of 834 Mount Prospect Avenue. 

Upon arrival, police were informed that an armed suspect exited a dark-colored Dodge Durango and took the victim's 2021 black Subaru Ascent. 

The suspect fled, sped away from the scene, and is at large. 

According to the investigation, the victim suffered a minor injury during the carjacking. 

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