Newark carjacking: Suspect wanted after victim crushed by victim after thief crashes car

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — Police are searching for a suspect in connection to a deadly carjacking in Newark over the weekend.

Authorities say 46-year-old Jhon Aponte Alarcon left his car unattended while delivering packages around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday.

That’s when police say the alleged carjacker jumped in the driver’s seat of the vehicle and took off.

Alarcon grabbed onto the car in an attempt to stop the suspect from driving off.

The vehicle then traveled southbound on Bergen Street before crashing into a parked car, causing it to overturn and crush Alarcon.

Police say the suspect got out of the vehicle and ran off on foot.

Alarcon was taken to University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Police are still searching for the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing.

The public is encouraged to report any information related to this incident by contacting the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.  All calls will remain confidential.