Absecon police seek suspects in motel robbery — Police light

ABSECON, N.J. — Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly assaulted and robbed a man Sunday night along the Route 30 motel corridor in Absecon.

The incident occurred just before 9:00 p.m. on December 29, when the victim arrived at a motel parking lot near Turner Avenue and the Home Depot, believing he was meeting an acquaintance. Upon arrival, he was confronted by two men who pepper-sprayed him, physically assaulted him, and stole his wallet, according to the Absecon Police Department.

The suspects are described as white males between the ages of 20 and 30, police said. The victim’s condition following the assault has not been disclosed.

Officers responded to the scene shortly after the robbery but were unable to locate the suspects. Authorities are investigating the incident and have urged anyone with information about the robbery or the suspects’ identities to contact the department.

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