Union Co. Man Arrested In Connection With Drug Store Robbery: Police

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A 29-year-old man from Linden was arrested after an armed robbery that took place at a local drugstore in November, according to an announcement from the Linden Police Department on Wednesday.

Travis Price was arrested and charged with robbery for his alleged role in a robbery at Park Drugs in Linden on Nov. 16, 2021. The robber reportedly entered the pharmacy wearing a face mask, walked behind the counter, and while pointing a knife at an employee, demanded money from the cash register.

The man took approximately $800 in cash, according to police, before running out of the store before police arrived.

A three-month investigation by the Linden Police Department Detective Bureau identified Price as the suspect. Price was charged with first-degree robbery, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree weapons possession.

Price was arrested at Linden Police Headquarters on Thursday and was sent to Union County Jail, pending a scheduled appearance in Superior Court.

“I am very proud of the investigative work that led to this arrest,” Police Chief David Hart said.“Reducing violent crime remains our top priority, and this case is a testament to our commitment to thoroughly and completely investigate these cases regardless of how long it takes.”