Crime & Safety

New Jersey Man Charge With Robbery And Theft In New Hope Incident

Police said the victim reported that a man forcibly took her cell phone and threw it on the ground causing it to break.

NEW HOPE BOROUGH, PA — A 26-year-old Newark, New Jersey man is facing theft charges after he forcibly took a cell phone from a woman and threw it to the ground.

The incident occurred on Nov. 12 at about 2:42 p.m. in the area of West Mechanic and South Main Streets.

Police said the victim reported that a man forcibly took her cell phone and threw it on the ground causing it to break.

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Following an investigation, the Newark man was charged with robbery, theft, harassment, and disorderly conduct.

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