Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Lakewood last night, officials say.

At around 8:30 PM Thursday night, a man, described as a black male, reportedly emerged from a vehicle at the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Holly Street, and held up a man at gunpoint.

The victim reportedly handed over his cell phone to the suspect, who then fled the scene.

The suspect vehicle was described as a grey Ford sedan, and possibly occupied by another party.

Lakewood’s Detective Bureau and CSI are investigating the incident.

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