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Home Invasion Robbery had Victims Tied-Up, Robbed in Newark's South Ward

Newark

There is an active search underway for two suspects wanted for a home invasion robbery that left the victims tied-up and robbed in the city's South Ward a short time ago.

According to an initial investigation, the suspects reportedly forced their ways into a residence located in the 400 block of Leslie Street and tied up occupants of the home to a pole in the bathroom, taking about 100 dollars in cash and a safe.

The men then fled the scene occupying a dark colored vehicle in an unknown direction reports said.

Police described the suspects as two black males, both wearing red bandanas over their mouthes.

One of the men was approximately 5"9" tall with dreads and a blue hoodie, while the second suspect is about 120-140 pounds and wore a black hoodie with short hair.

There were no serious injuries immediately reported.

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