Authorities in Newark are searching for the suspect responsible for a violent robbery that turned into an assault late last night.
The incident happened in the area of Jefferson Street and Elm Street at around 9:30 p.m. when the suspect (who was only described as a black male) robbed then attacked the victim causing minor injuries.
The suspect fled the scene in a dark colored vehicle immediately after the incident.
Police searched the area but did not report an arrest.