Englewood Liquor Store Robbed Twice In February: Police

ENGLEWOOD, NJ — A city liquor store was robbed twice this month, police announced Monday.

Oprandy's Wine & Liquor Store at 481 North Dean St. was robbed the afternoon of Feb. 17. More than $1,000 was stolen from several cash registers, Chief Lawrence Suffern said in a news release. The man wore dark-colored clothes, gloves, and a light-colored mask, he said.

In the Feb. 8 robbery, a man wearing a large piece of plastic over his face entered the store, went behind the counter, and stolen money from a lottery cash register, Suffern said. Store owners chased the man from the store, and he dropped some money and his disguise, he said.

Detectives are investigating both burglaries. It is unknown if they are related.

The local Crime Stoppers group is offering a $1,000 cash reward for information that significantly helps authorities' investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers group at 844-466-6789 or visit bergencrimestoppers.org. Tips can also be left with police detectives directly at 201-568-4875.

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com