There is an active investigation underway into an armed robbery of a 7-Eleven store in Berkeley Heights at this time.
Police responded to the 300 block of Springfield Avenue at around 10 p.m. for reports of an armed robbery in progress.
According to preliminary reports, the suspect was described as a black male last seen wearing red Adidas pants, and black shirt, and wielding a black handgun when he demanded cash from a cashier.
There is an active search underway using police aviation.
There were no physical injuries reported.