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Police: Woman Abducted, Robbed In Camden

CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) – Authorities in Camden are investigating a robbery and abduction Thursday morning.

At about 6 a.m., police say a man and woman in a vehicle, described as a gray, four door Hyundai or Honda with a New Jersey tag, approached a 32-year-old woman near Broadway and Chestnut streets.

The female passenger exited the car, grabbed the victim, and pushed her into the backseat of the car, according to police.

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Suspects' vehicle (Credit: Camden Police Dept. )

The suspects drove the victim to a remote area of Sycamore Street and reportedly forced her to remove her clothing. There, she was robbed of her property, including her Family's First Card, according to police.

The suspects then drove her to the Gulf gas station at Mt. Ephraim and Kaighn avenues where the suspects entered the store and attempted to use her card at an ATM inside, police said. During this time, the victim managed to exit the suspects' vehicle and flee the area and call police.

Authorities say the victim was not sexually attacked during the abduction.

She described the driver as a black male, about 30-years-old, 6'-0", 180 lbs., with some facial hair. He was wearing a blue leather jacket with red and white stripes on the shoulders, and blue jeans and brown boots.

The passenger is described as a Hispanic or black female with light complexion, about 30-years-old, 5'-5", 120 lbs., with afro-style hair. She was wearing hoop earrings, a black leather jacket, blue jeans and black high heal boots.

Anyone with information should call Camden Police at 856-757-7042.

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