Police in Newark are on the search for a suspect wanted for an armed carjacking that occurred in the city's South Ward overnight.
According to preliminary reports, the incident happened before 8 p.m. in the 30's block of Van Ness Place sending police to the scene to investigate.
Upon their arrival, they met with the owner of the vehicle who reported that an armed male approached and demanded the car.
Authorities notified neighboring municipalities to be on the lookout for a blue Ford Mustang with white racing stripes.
The suspect sped away from the scene and was observed by police, throughout the night, in Newark city limits.
Authorities say the suspect is a black male who wore a gray hoodie with a black skully hat.
There were no physical injuries reported.