Police are asking for the public’s help as they try to find a woman who pepper sprayed and robbed another driver following a road rage incident Friday in Newark.

The robbery took place shortly before 2 p.m. near the corner of 14th Avenue and South 12th Street, Newark police said Saturday.

The robber was wearing an Allied Security uniform and driving a black 4-door (2003-2010) BMW, according to police. She stole the victim’s purse and fled, authorities said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Newark’s 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-695-8477. Anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Tips can also be offered on the police department’s website at www.newarkpd.org.

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