Camden NJ police are searching for three suspects who allegedly committed a violent robbery on a city street.
According to authorities, the robbery occurred on the 700 block of North 27th Street in Camden, New Jersey. The victim was walking down the street around 7:30 p.m. when the three suspects allegedly approached him.
According to police, the three suspects viciously attacked the victim. After issuing the beating, the suspects allegedly stole the victim’s wallet and then ran away.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspects walking near the intersection of 25th Street and Sherman Street shortly after the incident.
The Camden County Police Department is actively investigating the alleged assault and robbery. Police recently released descriptions of the suspects.
The first suspect is described as a black male who stands 5-feet, 6-inches tall. According to witnesses, he was wearing a gray fleece top and black Adidas pants with white stripes running down the legs. He also reportedly wore a mask over his face.
The second suspect is described as a black male who stands 5-feet, 6-inches tall. He reportedly wore a black jacket and khaki pants, as well as a face mask.
The third suspect is reportedly a white male who stands 6-feet tall. He is said to have been wearing all-black clothing at the time of the incident.
If the suspects are eventually identified and apprehended, they could face serious criminal charges for aggravated assault and robbery. If it is determined that the suspects attempted to inflict serious bodily injury in the course of committing a theft, they could be charged with first degree felony robbery. A conviction for first degree robbery can potentially result in sentences of 10–20 years in New Jersey State Prison for each of the suspects.
The Camden County Police Department has asked that anyone with information about the suspects or the alleged robbery please call the police tip line at 856-757-7042.
For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article entitled “Video: Trio Sought in Camden Robbery Caught on Camera.”
