Armed Man Sought After Assaulting Teen at Morris Supermarket: Sheriff

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a male accused of assaulting a teen outside Morris County supermarket Monday night.

On Nov. 2 around 7 p.m. an employee of the Stop & Shop supermarket at the intersection of Route 10 and Route 202 in Morris Plains was approached by a black male in the parking lot, the Sheriff’s office said.

The assailant then allegedly assaulted the 17-year-old victim, authorities said. When a passerby attempted to intervene, the suspect brandishes a handgun, authorities said.

At that point the suspect fled the area in a black Dodge Charger with at least two other males, the Sheriff said.

The car’s registration is V79-FNZ, which was rented from Newark International Airport.

Anyone with information can contact the Morris County CrimeStoppers at copcall.org, 973-COP-CALL, or by texting MORRISTIP to 274637. Information leading to the arrest and prosecution of a defendant can receive a $1,000 reward.

Photos Courtesy Morris County CrimeStoppers