Crime & Safety
Man Fends Off Armed Robber On Residential Street In Paramus: Police
A man was held up when he got out of his car on a residential street in Paramus, police said, adding that criminals are becoming "brazen."
PARAMUS, NJ — A man escaped an armed robber who demanded his wallet and watch in Paramus Monday night, police said.
Police Chief Robert Guidetti said that around 7:10 p.m. Monday, Paramus Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery on Burnett Place.
Police said a 53-year-old resident told them that a "dark-skinned male wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a surgical mask" approached him as he was getting out of his vehicle.
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The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s wallet, keys, and watch, police said.
"In an act of self-defense, the victim pushed the suspect away and ran," police said.
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The suspect fled the scene on foot without getting any valuables, police said.
If anyone has details they are asked to contact Detective Joseph Windt, Paramus Police Criminal Investigation Bureau (201) 262-2400 x- 1447.
Guidetti said, "The Paramus Police Department urges residents to remain vigilant, as certain crimes have seen an increase in our community, with criminals becoming more brazen in their actions."
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