Suspect Sought In Stabbing At Hazlet Gas Station

HAZLET, NJ — During an attempted armed robbery recently at the Shell gas station, 1355 Highway 36, an employee was stabbed, and police are asking the public for information about the suspect.

On Aug. 6, a person wearing dark clothing, who had his face completely covered with a long-sleeve thermal that was tied around his head, got into an altercation with employees at the gas station after they attempted to stop the person, police said.

During the fight, the suspect stabbed one of the employees. In the struggle the face covering came off.

The suspect then ran from the scene and a K9 was brought in to conduct a track for the suspect. During the track, the K9 located a folded Calvin Klein sweatshirt believed to be worn by the suspect near the bridge by Green Grove Apartments in Keyport.

The police provided pictures of the person being sought and his clothing.

If anyone has any information, contact Det. Steven Venticinque at 732-264-0763 ext. 2138, or email crimetips@hazletpd.org.