Suspect Wanted In 7-Eleven Armed Robbery In Linden

LINDEN, NJ — Linden Police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven.

Police have released two images of the suspect taken from surveillance cameras during the robbery on Dec. 2 at about 9:45 a.m.

The suspect entered the 7-Eleven store located at 2309 E. Edgar Rd. and handed the cashier a note demanding money and produced a black handgun from his pocket, Linden Police reported.

The cashier gave about $600 in cash to the suspect, who fled the scene toward Elizabeth in a Ford Crown Victoria Taxi Cab.

The suspect is described as light-skinned black man approx. 5’8” – 6’ tall wearing khaki pants, a black zip-up
hooded sweatshirt with white writing on the chest and arms, a black hat with the word "Zity" on it, and black/white sneakers.

Anyone with information of the suspect or his whereabouts are asked to contact Detective Matt Jones at
908-474-8556.

(Images via Linden Police Department)

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