Authorititities in Paterson are investigating an armed robbery reported in the city overnight.
Police were called to the area of 21st Avenue and Chestnut Street before 10:30 p.m. after they received reports of a robbery in progress.
Upon arrival, officers were flagged down by the victim who reported being robbed by a male suspect shortly before officers arrived.
Police began a search for a light complexioned Hispanic with a beard and wearing grey pant and a dark-colored hat.
The suspect was armed with a knife when he took personal possessions from the victim reports said.
The incident remains under investigation.