Tuesday, January 31, 2012

ARMED ROBBERY

At approximately 1:20 A.M. today, a 26 year old Clifton resident was robbed at gunpoint on Lasalle Avenue. The victim reportedly had met an individual on "Craigslist" recently and agreed to purchase numerous electronic devices from him. Both the victim and the seller decided to meet to solidify the deal early this morning. When the victim was approaching the prearranged meeting location, an African American male party jumped out from behind nearby shrubs and brandished a handgun. The suspect pointed the weapon at the victim and demanded "the money". After the victim turned over a large sum of cash, the suspect further demanded his cellular phone and jewelry. The victim complied and the suspect subsequently fled the scene on foot.

The suspect was described as a being approximatley 6;2" in height and was wearing a black and white colored "Yankees" cap, a light grey sweatshirt, and dark colored pants.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Clifton Police Detective Bureau @ 973-470-5908.

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