Essex County Teen Heard Screams In Car Trunk; Man Inside: Report

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Police are searching for a pair of suspects who allegedly carjacked, kidnapped and robbed a Hillside man earlier this week. The victim was found in Irvington on Thursday morning, suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

A 17-year-old teen walking her dog reportedly heard screams and knocking coming from the trunk of a car on Lindsley Avenue around 7:10 a.m. She alerted her mother, who called the police, NBC New York stated.

Cops arriving on the scene found a man tied up inside the trunk of the vehicle, NBC New York stated.

“It's like I was just in a horror movie,” the teen reportedly told her mother. (Read the full article here)

According to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, the initial carjacking took place at 7:30 p.m. on Avy Street in Hillside. Brandishing handguns, the two suspects then allegedly transported the victim to local banks in the area, where they ordered him to withdraw sums of cash.

The Hillside Police Department continues to investigate, authorities said Thursday. Anyone with information can contact Detectives Natalie Ogonowski, Sean Young, or Cosimo Tripoli at 973-926-5800, ext. 204, 205, or 207, respectively.

The Union County Crime Stoppers are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Tips can be given anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org.

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