Violent Juvenile Robbery Ring Strikes New Jersey

SALEM COUNTY, NJ — Police are warning residents in four South Jersey towns to be on the lookout for a group of armed, violent juveniles who have committed multiple robberies.

The juveniles from Delaware have mostly targeted gas stations in the Carneys Point, Penns Grove, Deepwater, and Pennsville area, according to Carneys Point police.

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In some cases, they have targeted residents in an attempt to steal their cars, police said. They travel in groups of 2 to 6 people, and sometimes travel in more than one car, police said.

“During every encounter we have had with them, they do not stop, they flee to Delaware while driving erratically,” police said in a social media statement. “We are actively investigating all incidents with local agencies and multiple agencies in Delaware.”

Police advise residents to lock their car doors, and not to leave their fobs or valuables in their cars. Residents are asked to remain vigilant, and to report any suspicious cars they may see in the area.

“These are believed to be the juveniles that we have dealt with in the past,” police said.

Earlier this year, a carjacking ring resulted in 12 vehicle pursuits involving robberies, attempted robberies and stolen cars, nj.com reports.

Earlier Wednesday, Delaware State Police reported the arrests of a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy from Wilmington who they said stole a Toyota Corolla from Trenton in October. It wasn’t immediately clear if that case was linked to these incidents.