The 21-year-old man from New Jersey was walking on Cleveland Avenue when he was approached by five men who tackled him and dragged him to the ground. They began to punch and kick him in the head and took his keys, cell phone and wallet with an undisclosed amount of cash. The victim was treated for injuries at the Christiana Hospital Emergency Room.
The suspects are described as being 18 to 25 years old, and several of them were wearing hooded sweatshirts.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Newark Police at (302) 366-7111 or Delaware Crimestoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
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