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Newark North Ward Gas Station Armed Robbery Under Investigation

Newark

By: Jeff Sommes 

The search is on for suspects wanted for an armed robbery of a gas station in Newark's North Ward Sunday night. 

At approximately 9:20 p.m., police were dispatched to the Gas and Diesal service station located at 1285 McCarter Highway to investigate reports of an armed robbery in progress. 

Police arrived and were alerted that two suspects occupying a green vehicle pointed weapons at employees and stole an unknown amount of cash before speeding from the scene. 

No injuries were reported, and the suspects remain at large. 

Police believe the suspects are wanted for other robberies in Newark. 

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