2 Robberies Reported In Maplewood: Chinese Food Delivery on Parker Avenue, Maplecrest Park

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood police reported that a pair of robberies took place in the township last week.

According to the Maplewood Police Department, a female employee was delivering Chinese food on Parker Avenue around 3:20 p.m. on July 21 when a male suspect allegedly assaulted her and attempted to steal the food.

After conducting an investigation, Maplewood police identified Haqium Hope, 19, of Maplewood, as a suspect in the incident and charged him with robbery.

The delivery driver sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention, police said.

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Another robbery was reported on July 22 in Maplecrest Park around 10:30 p.m., police said.

The male victim told police that a man in his early 20s approached him and pointed a handgun at him, then took cash before fleeing the scene.

No injuries were reported in the incident, police said.