Crime & Safety
Union County CVS Robbed At Knifepoint Thursday
The suspect reportedly waited until the register opened and then showed a knife and stole a little more than $300: Police.

ELIZABETH, NJ — A CVS in Union County was robbed at knifepoint Thursday just after 9 a.m.
The suspect reportedly waited until the register opened at the CVS at 430 Westfield Ave. in Elizabeth and then showed a knife and stole a little more than $300, according to an Elizabeth Police spokeswoman.
There was no description of the suspect, since they were "well covered" and only the eyes were visible, according to the report.
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There were no reported injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Elizabeth Police at 908-558-2000.
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