Crime & Safety
Old Bridge 7-Eleven Robbed At Gunpoint, Employee Ziptied
This happened Feb. 28. The suspect physically assaulted the store employee and zip tied his hands and feet, said police:

OLD BRIDGE, NJ — Old Bridge Police announced March 12 on their Facebook page that the 7-Eleven on Rt. 9 was robbed at gunpoint on Feb. 28. The store employee was also physically assaulted and tied up with zip ties.
This happened at 4 a.m. Feb. 28, said police: The suspect, described as an African-American man, about 5’6” and heavyset, entered the store. He was wearing a Carhartt -style coat with a rust-colored hoodie. He was also wearing gloves, jeans and brown boots.
He physically assaulted the store employee and zip tied his hands and feet. Later he removed the zip ties from the victim’s legs, as he needed his help in opening the cash registers.
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The suspect got away with cash and cigarettes.
If you can identity the suspect in this video, please contact Detective Phil Belgio at (732) 721-5600 x3141 or email at pbelgio@oldbridge.com. You may remain anonymous if you prefer.
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