Crime & Safety

Armed Robbery In Residential Area, Maplewood Police Say

The Maplewood police said in an alert Tuesday night that there was an armed robbery, and to "use caution."

The Maplewood police said in an alert Tuesday night that there was an armed robbery, and to "use caution."
The Maplewood police said in an alert Tuesday night that there was an armed robbery, and to "use caution." (Google Maps)

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood police issued a Nixle alert late Tuesday warning residents of an armed robbery.

"An armed Robbery has occurred in the area of Parker Avenue and Boyden Avenue," read the alert, issued at 10:58 p.m. "Please use caution."

[UPDATE: Police gave more details Wednesday, saying a woman was robbed by men in ski masks walking home. See the update here.]

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