A driver and passenger of a gold 2001 Ford Taurus were ordered out fo the vehicle at gunpoint by three men near 13th Avenue and South 7th Street around 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said.
The suspects drove off in the vehicle, which contained the victim's personal property -- including cash and credit cards, Ambrose said.
Laron Carmen was identified as a suspect, police said. He is 5 feet and 7 inches tall, and 160 pounds.
He has a medium brown complexion, black hair, brown eyes and a tattoo on his neck.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Laron Carmen 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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