An early Tuesday morning armed robbery that occurred in Newark's South Ward has police searching for the suspects responsible.
According to a statement released by police, at approximately 1:45 a.m., a concerned citizen flagged down police officers who alerted them to a robbery in progress that was occurring at the Gulf Gas Station, located at 242 Elizabeth Avenue.
Police said upon their arrival; they learned that two armed black men exited an older model, gray 4-door Dodge Ram 1500, and demanded cash.
After taking the money, the suspects re-entered the vehicle, that was driven by a third suspect, and sped northbound onto Frelinghuysen Avenue authorities said.
Police described the first suspect as 6-feet tall and approximately 200 lbs. The suspect wore a black and gray hooded sweatshirt and dark pants.
Authorities said the second suspect is also 6-feet tall and about 200 pounds who wore a red and gray hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. \
There is no immediate description available for the driver.
Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about these suspects to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.