Crime & Safety

Man Asks to Borrow iPhone, Flees Down Street, Red Bank Police Say

An iPad was also reported stolen from a locker Red Bank Armory Ice Skating Rink, according to this week's police blotter.


The following is a list of crimes reported in Red Bank between Jan. 23 and Jan. 30. The police blotter is provided directly by the Red Bank Police Department and is reproduced here, unedited.

Theft occurring on Shrewsbury Ave. on 1-25-14. Victim reported that she was
approached by male subject who asked to use her cell phone. She handed the phone over and he fled with the phone which was an I phone. Sgt. Robert Clayton.

Criminal Mischief occurring on 1-26-14 at Arthur Place. Victim reported that unknown subject(s) broke glass in 2nd floor window of residence. Ptl. Stanley Balmer. 

Theft occurring on 1-24-14 at West Front St.—bar/restaurant. Victim reported that unknown person(s) stole her purse from back of chair. Purse contained cash, credit cards, and digital camera. Ptl. George Travostino. 

Theft occurring on 1-29-14 at Chestnut St.—Red Bank Armory Ice Skating Rink. 
Victim reported that unknown person(s) stole an I Pad from locker, also gift card in the amount of $15.00 and a T.D. Bank gift card for $5.00 from locker. Ptl. Stan Balmer.

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