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Gunpoint Carjacking Under Investigation in Newark’s North Ward

Newark

By: Jackie Amorine  

Police in Newark are looking for two suspects wanted for a gunpoint carjacking in the North Ward this afternoon. 

At approximately 3 p.m., police responded to reports of a carjacking in progress near 51 Oriental Street. 

Units arrived and were told by the driver that two black males wearing dark clothing approached armed with a gun and demanded their 2008 Honda  Odyssey. 

The vehicle is beige and has reported NJ license plate number “N79-PGE”.

Police say the car has a large dent on the bumper.   

No physical injuries were reported.   

 

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