New Brunswick police are investigating a pair of armed robberies that reportedly occurred late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
NEW BRUNSWICK - Police are investigating a pair of armed robberies that reportedly occurred late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
In the first incident, which occurred shortly before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, a victim affiliated with Rutgers University told police he was approached by three males in the area of Nichol Avenue and Handy Street.
(File photo) One of the subject displayed a handgun and demanded items of value, and then fled the area on foot toward Jones Avenue, police said.
One of the males was described as wearing a black jacket with red accents, the second male was described as being about 5-foot-7 with dread locks wearing an orange jacket, and the third male was wearing all black clothing, police said.
The victim was not physically injured as a result of this incident.
The second incident occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m., when another person affiliated with Rutgers University reported that he was approached by two males on Senior Street between Wyckoff Street and Easton Avenue.
One of the males displayed a handgun and demanded items of value, and then fled the area on foot, police said.
The victim was not physically injured as a result of this incident.
The perpetrators were described as two males, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-10 in height and wearing black hoodie jackets.
Anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the New Brunswick Police Department Detective Bureau at 732-745-5217.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminded members of the community that they could reduce their chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
* Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement;
* Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
* Avoid isolated or dark areas;
* Walking in groups when traveling during late night hour
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