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Newark Ironbound Armed Robbery Suspect Sought by Police

Newark

Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating a 49-year-old Avenel man believed to be responsible for an armed robbery.

According to police, at approximately 10 p.m., a 59-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint by a male acquaintance in the 200-block of Adams Street.

Detectives developed sufficient evidence that identified Mark Jackson, 49, of Avenel, as the suspect in this robbery and have obtained a warrant for his arrest.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about Mark Jackson to call the Division'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 cash reward.

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