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UPDATE: Newark North Ward Gas Station Robbery Suspect Sought by Police

Newark

Police in Newark seeks the public’s help in identifying a vehicle driven by a male wanted in connection with a business robbery that occurred on yesterday -Wednesday-.

According to police, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the driver of a Blue Chevrolet Equinox pulled into the Millennium Gas Station at Bloomfield Avenue and Garside Street.

Police say when the attendant went to service the alleged customer, the suspect brandished a gun, took the attendant’s cash, re-entered his car and fled west on Bloomfield Avenue.

Detectives investigating this incident describe the suspect as a Hispanic male wearing a black mask, a hoodie, and a baseball cap.

There were no physical injuries reported.

Director Ambrose is urging anyone with information about this individual 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.

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