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.
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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.