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Gunpoint Carjacking Under Investigation in Newark

Newark

Police officials in Newark are investigating a carjacking that occurred in the city's West Ward Saturday. 

The early morning armed encounter happened shortly before 3:50 a.m. near 322 Grove Street. 

Officers were dispatched to the scene after officials received reports of a carjacking in progress across the street from the Newark Jewish Cemetery. 

Units arrived and found the victim who reported that the suspect pointed a gun and stole their 2008 Honda Santa Fe.

Officials say the vehicle has Pennsylvania license plates and is burgundy. 

There were no physical injuries reported. 

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