Princeton Police Seek Help In Attempted Robbery

PRINCETON, NJ — The Princton Police Department is asking any witnesses or victims to help give them information about an attempted robbery on May 21.

Just before 10:30 p.m. police went to the 100 block of Nassau Street on a report of an attempted robbery in progress. Police found Gaymel Gains of Trenton, who matched the description of the report. Gains also had a knife, police said.

Gains was charged with fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

The Princeton Police is seeking information for any victims or witnesses that can provide more information about the robbery.

If you were a victim or witness to this crime, or if you have surveillance cameras that would have captured this event, contact Detective Sergeant Ben Gering at 609-921-2100 ext. 1840 or bgering@princetonnj.gov.

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