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A driver and passenger pulled up to the 200 block of West Kinney Street to buy a cell phone from a male online seller when they were assaulted by the man and two others around 8:50 p.m., Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said.
The three individuals got into the victims' white 4-door 2013 BMW 328is and drove away, heading westbound on West Kinney Street, Ambrose said.
The victims were taken to University Hospital for treatment and released.
The initial suspect is described as 6’4” tall with a muscular build and a light complexion. He was wearing a skull cap and no face mask.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of this vehicle or can identify the suspects to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.
Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through our new Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App.
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