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River Edge NJ, a teenager has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that took place at a gas station in River Edge earlier this month, according to a recent announcement by authorities.
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office reported on Friday that a 16-year-old from Bergen County is facing multiple charges, including armed robbery, weapons offenses, and theft.
The incident occurred on August 7 around 4:45 a.m. when River Edge police officers responded to a call about an armed robbery at a gas station on Hackensack Avenue. According to the prosecutor, the suspect, wearing a mask and hooded sweatshirt, approached the gas station attendant, displayed a handgun in his waistband, and demanded money. The suspect made off with several hundred dollars before fleeing the scene.
An investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations Squad, in collaboration with the River Edge Police Department, identified the juvenile as the perpetrator of the crime.
The very next day, the teenager was apprehended and charged with first-degree armed robbery, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree theft.
The suspect is currently being held at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center, awaiting further legal action by the Bergen County Superior Court Family Law Division.
This case highlights the swift response and thorough investigative work of local law enforcement agencies in addressing serious crimes within the community.
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