Police Seek 2 Who Robbed Atlantic City Casino Victims Of Thousands

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Update: Per New Jersey State Police, the suspects have been identified.

New Jersey State Police is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man and woman who allegedly stole thousands of dollars from two victims at Atlantic City casinos.

At about 1:30 a.m. on June 15, the male suspect forcefully took $1,700 in cash from a patron at a slot machine in the Resorts Hotel and Casino, police said. The man fled in a gray Toyota sedan driven by the female suspect, police said.

On July 8, at about 10:40 p.m., the man forcefully took $12,000 in cash from a patron at a slot machine in the Ceasars Hotel and Casino, police said. He fled the scene in the same car driven by the woman, police said.

Police described the man as Black, about six feet tall, with a stocky build and dreadlocks. The woman is white with brown hair and glasses, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Andrew Merlock or Detective Craig Schultheis of the State Police Casino Operations Unit at 609-441-7464. Anonymous tips are welcome.

Note: New Jersey State Police originally stated that the amount stolen from Resorts was $15,000. The actual amount was $1,700.