Giants rookie receiver reportedly a victim of a carjacking

— -- CLIFTON, N.J. -- New York Giants rookie wide receiver TimCarter was carjacked at gunpoint by two men who drove him aroundfor four hours and stole his car, cash and jewelry, The Record ofBergen County reported Tuesday.

The 23-year-old Carter, who played in five games this seasonbefore rupturing his Achilles' tendon, was robbed after leaving amovie theater late Sunday night, the newspaper said.

Carter, who was not hurt in the robbery, left the theater aroundmidnight and was confronted by two men as he hobbled on crutchestoward his car. One of the men stuck a gun in Carter's ribs andsaid, "Get in the car and give me the keys," Detective Capt.Robert Rowan told the newspaper.

Carter handed over his keys and was pushed into the car asseveral bystanders called 911 to report the carjacking. The menthen drove through Newark and several other nearby towns beforethey apparently used Carter's ATM card to get cash at a bank.

The men also took jewelry worth thousands of dollars, includinga gold necklace and bracelet, and Carter's credit cards were usedto make purchases at several convenience stores. The men eventuallydropped him off around 3:30 a.m. and gave him $40 before drivingoff.

Carter took a taxi back to Clifton and immediately went to thepolice station to report the robbery.

Carter, a second-round draft pick out of Auburn, is out for theseason because of the Achilles' injury he sustained Nov. 10 againstthe Minnesota Vikings.