Crime & Safety
Good Samaritan Robbed At Knife-Point In Newburgh
Police are looking for the suspect in the April 3 robbery.
NEWBURGH, NY — Newburgh town police are looking for a suspect in a knife-point robbery that occurred April 3.
The Town of Newburgh Police Department said in a news release Wednesday the robbery happened around 5:40 a.m. near the intersection of Route 9W and Conway Road.
Authorities said an off-duty EMS worker was flagged down by someone on the shoulder of Route 9W. The EMS worker believed the person needed help and pulled over.
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At that point, the suspect brandished a knife and stole the victim's wallet.
Police said the suspect is in his mid-30s to early 40s, about 5 feet, 5 inches to 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs about 185 pounds. He has a blotchy black beard.
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The person was driving a grey four-door sedan and fled in an unknown direction.
Anyone with information, or who may have been in the area and remembers seeing someone or a car that matches the description, should call the Town of Newburgh Police Department at 845-564-1100 or email the department.
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