Police seek suspect in absecon armed robbery

Police seek suspect in Absecon armed robbery

ABSECON, NJ – The Absecon Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on New Jersey Avenue in the downtown business district.

The incident happened on Monday just after 7:30 p.m., according to police.

A 9-1-1 caller reported that an unidentified male brandished a knife and demanded money from a local business owner.

The business owner managed to flee the establishment without injury, and the suspect fled the scene on foot.

The suspect is described as a Black or African American male, aged 25 to 35 years old, with a height of 5’3” to 5’7” and a weight of 145 to 175 lbs.

The Absecon Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at (609) 641-0667 ext. 214.

Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.

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