Newark Police are investigating a strong armed carjacking report that occurred in the city's East Ward overnight.
The incident had police officers near a barbecue establishment in the 200 block of Ferry Street where a male victim reported to police that while waiting outside for his food order, a male suspect forced him out of an Audi A4. The vehicle reportedly belonged to a friend who was inside the establishment retrieving the food.
The suspect sped away from the scene in the vehicle, the victim said.
There were no physical injuries reported.
The investigation is active and ongoing.