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Police Search for Suspect Responsible for Violent Carjacking, Assault in Newark

Newark New Jersey

An early evening violent carjacking and assault that happened in the city's South Ward has police on the search for several suspects. 

According to reports, a female suspect armed with a knife approached a woman occupying a gold 2002 Oldmobile Alero in the 1000 block of Hunterdon Street at around 5:30 p.m. 

The suspect reportedly brandished a knife then began to stab the victim while forcing her out and taking the vehicle. The vehicle has a reported NJ license plate number 'B57-FCB"

The victim was transported to University Hospital in serious condition. 

Authorities believe that the suspect was accompanied by other suspects who were occupying a Dodge Neon. 

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