Amber Alert Issued In Newark After Carjacking On Halloween (UPDATED)

NEWARK, NJ — An Amber Alert was issued on Halloween after a carjacking in Newark, New Jersey. A young child – who was inside the car at the time – has since been found and is unharmed, authorities said.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, police officers responded to the 100-block of Wilson Avenue at 8:13 a.m. after getting a report about a carjacking. A 3-year-old child was inside the car at the time.

Police immediately began canvassing the area for a 2017 silver-colored Hyundai Sonata. An Amber Alert for the child, Pedro Dasilva, was issued at 9:55 a.m., authorities said.

Police found the vehicle in Jersey City around 10:30 a.m. Dasilva was inside – and unharmed, authorities said.

An investigation into the carjacking continues, Newark police said.

According to the Amber Alert, the suspect was described as a male who was wearing a black Northface jacket, black pants and white sneakers. Dasilva was wearing a red hooded sweater and gray pants.

Newark police issued an update with surveillance photos of a suspect in the carjacking, noting that the suspect may actually be female (see below).

Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Newark Police Division’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made using the Police Division’s website.

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