The victim's vehicle was taken at gunpoint Friday morning
NEWARK -- Two men were arrested in connection with a carjacking early Friday morning, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said.
The 54-year-old victim told police he was carjacked at gunpoint around 1:45 a.m. by five people. Officers searching the area spotted the man's 2004 Honda CRV at Muhammad Ali and Irvine Turner boulevards.
Police tried to stop the car but it took off, striking four other vehicles parked in the 400 block of Irvine Turner, Ambrose said. All five then left the CRV and ran.
Police caught city residents Dontrell Hicks, 19, and Deshaun Thompson, 18, but the remaining three suspects were still at large Friday, Ambrose said.
Hicks has been charged with carjacking, eluding, resisting arrest, conspiracy and weapons offenses, and was also issued motor-vehicle summonses for reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and driving without a license.
Thompson has been charged with carjacking, resisting arrest, conspiracy and weapons charges.
Anyone with information urged to call the city's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877- NWK-TIPS (1-877- 695-8477) or 1-877- NWK-GUNS (1-877- 695-4867). Tips remain confidential and could lead to a reward.
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