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A man inside his vehicle parked in the area of Fairmount and Central avenues was approached by a male driver and male passenger who got out of a gray 4-door newer model Honda Accord and demanded his vehicle around 8:15 a.m. Saturday, April 10, Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara said.
After taking the victim’s car keys, the second suspect drove away with the victim’s vehicle, heading north on Fairmount Avenue.
The second suspect, inside the gray Honda Accord, headed south on Fairmount Avenue, then west on West Market Street, police said.
Both suspects are black. The first suspect is described as 6 feet tall with a slim build and 25 to 30 years old. He was wearing an orange hooded sweater with a crown on the front and lettering on the hood. He also had on blue distressed jeans and silver and black sneakers.
The second suspect is also 6 feet tall with a medium build and a full beard. He was wearing a wave cap, white t-shirt and blue jeans.
Director O’Hara urges anyone with information about this suspect 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 the Newark Police Division Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play.
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