Crime & Safety

New Brunswick Robbery Suspects Wanted

Do you recognize them? They punched a man in the face last week and took his cell phone, police say.

New Brunswick, NJ - The New Brunswick Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a robbery that occurred last Sunday, Dec. 4 on Suydam Street near Seaman Street.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. that day, a 40-year-old man from New Brunswick was approached from behind and punched in the face by one of the suspects. They then snatched his cell phone from his hand and fled on foot towards Railroad Avenue. The victim did not sustain any injury from the assault.

If anyone has information on the robbery or can assist in identifying the suspects, please call Detective Drew Weiss at (732) 745-5217.

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