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Police Search for Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery Near Newark Church

Newark

There is an active search for the suspect that committed an armed robbery near a church in Newark Sunday morning.

Police say officers responded to take a report of a robbery that occurred in the vicinity of 426 Halsey Street at approximately 10 am.

The suspect -only described as a tall black male who wore blue jeans and a light-colored shirt- approached the victim armed with a gun and demanded personal possessions according to preliminary reports.

Police say the suspect fled the scene in a red 2001 Suzuki with reported license plate numbers "UUT-86F".

The vehicle's registration reportedly came back stolen.

No physical injuries were reported.

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