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Police Investigate Two Carjacking Reports in Newark

New Jersey

Authorities in Newark are investigating two reported carjackings that happened overnight in the city. 

Police responded to the 80's block of Hanford Street a little after midnight where they began a search for a white 2012 Toyota Camry that was taken by an armed man a short time before they arrived to the scene. The vehicle has a reported NJ license plate number "A44-EUP"

The suspect was reportedly wearing a mask when he pointed a weapon at the victim taking the vehicle. 

A little after 1 a.m. in the 500 block of 15th Ave., police were called to the scene for a strong armed carjacking  where several black male suspects over powered the driver of a grey 2010 Range Rover with a reported NY license plate number "GSY-3330". 

The suspects were described as juveniles. 

No weapons reported. 

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