The suspect pulled the 50-year-old Linden man from his car on the 1900, assaulted him, then fled in a black Chrysler PT Cruiser around 5 p.m. March 8, Linden police said.
The victim was taken to Trinitas Regional Medical Center, where he remains hospitalized.
The suspect is described as heavy-set white man with brown or black hair and facial hair wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Joseph Kaulfers at 908-474-8536 or via email at jkaulfers@lpdnj.org
Information about this incident or any other crime, can also be shared anonymously via email to crimetips@lpdnj.org.
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