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Newark North Ward Robbery Under Investigation

Newark

Police in Newark are investgiating a reported robbery that occurred in the city's North Ward on Wednesday night.

According to police, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the victim entered the 2nd precinct and reported being robbed in the vicinity of Heller Parkway and Highland Avenue.

Police say the victim stated that two black males -dressed in all black- approached armed with guns and demanded personal possessions.

The victim said the suspects ran from the scene towards the light rail station.

Police say one of the suspects had a blad head and both suspects produced weapons during the incident.

NJ Transit Police and The Essex County Sherriff's Department were notified. There were no physical injuries reported.

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