Boy Robbed Resident At Knifepoint, Manchester Police Said

MANCHESTER, NJ — A boy has been charged with robbery and weapons offenses after he robbed a Manchester resident at knifepoint in Pine Lake Park, police said Monday.

The resident told police the boy approached him on Friday about 7:15 p.m. in the area of Hannibal Street and 7th Avenue and demanded money while threatening him with a knife, Capt. Albert Vega said.

The victim was able to get away and ran to a nearby home, where he sought safety, Vega said.

Police searched for the suspect Friday night with help from the Ocean County Sheriff's Office, including the sheriff's drone and K-9 units.

On Saturday detectives determined the suspect was a boy and arrested him, Vega said.

The boy is being held at the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center.

"N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60 precludes the release of additional information regarding juveniles charged as delinquent," Vega said.