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Carjacking Reported in Newark's North Ward

Newark

Police in Newark are continuing to investigate a reported carjacking that occurred in the city's North Ward Saturday evening. 

According to preliminary reports, police responded to the area of North 7th Street and Park Avenue to investigate reports of a carjacking shortly before 6:30 p.m. 

During the investigation, police learned that the suspect reportedly produced a weapon and took the victim's black Dodge Durango, then sped away from the scene. 

The suspect was only described as a black male, around 45-years old, who wore a red hat during the carjacking. 

There were no physical injuries reported. 

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