Armed Robber Accosts Victim at Caldwell Community Center

Local police are reporting that an armed robber stole a wallet and a cell phone from a victim in the Caldwell Community Center parking lot early this afternoon.

Police are stating that the suspect is a thin black male, approximately 5’8”, with a scruffy beard or partial goatee. The victim stated that the suspect was wearing a long sleeved white shirt, black jeans, a black baseball cap and black shoes at the time of the robbery.

“The suspect displayed a silver handgun and told the victim to give him everything he has,” Caldwell Police Chief James H. Bongiorno stated. “The victim was then told to go about his business and walked away from the black male and walked in to Borough Hall where the incident was reported.”

The victim was not physically harmed during the robbery.

“Caldwell Police notified Grover Cleveland Middle School and recommended students not go outside for recess or physical education, but that a full lock-down was not necessary,” Grover Cleveland Middle School James A. Brown noted. “However, at no point during the day were students or staff at the middle school in a lock down.”

Caldwell Police are asking for the public’s help in catching the alleged robber.

“If anyone witnessed anything or has any information to share please contact the Caldwell Police Department Detective Bureau at 973-226-2602,” Chief Bongiorno stated. “Thank you in advance for any assistance with this active investigation.”