Newark police are searching for two men suspected in several early morning gas station robberies, authorities say.
NEWARK -- Police are searching for two men suspected of committing a series of gunpoint robberies across Newark early Friday morning, authorities confirmed.
The suspects, one of whom is believed to be armed with a handgun, allegedly held up several local gas stations, said Newark Police Department spokesman Sgt. Ronald Glover.
Authorities believe the pair may be driving a black sedan, which witnesses reported seeing leave the scene following a number of the robberies, he added.
An investigation into the robberies by detectives from the department's Major Crimes unit is ongoing, Glover said.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the robberies contact the department via Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line.
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