For Immediate Release:  January 26, 2021

On January 23, 2021, a juvenile male was arrested several hours after returning to the area where an armed robbery was committed.

At 9:40 am, patrol officers responded to Sovereign and Atlantic Avenues for a report of a robbery.  A woman, 35, was robbed at gunpoint and her purse was stolen.  The purse was later located with only money missing.  A detailed description of the suspect was obtained and provided to officers.

At 7:04 pm, Officers Ivaylo Penchev and Curtis Massey were patrolling the same area when they observed a male matching the suspect’s description.  The 17-year-old male was taken into custody without incident. 

ARRESTED:  A 17-year-old male from Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon, and aggravated assault.

The male was remanded to Harborfields Detention Facility.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766.  Information can be text to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.  All texts are anonymous.

###

Alert sent on 01/26/2021 at 1:35PM EST

To submit a tip via text message text ACPD and your tip to 847411

Alert delivered to the following groups: Atlantic City PD, Business Alerts, Press Releases, Westside Civic Association, Westside Homeowners Protective Association, Tanger Outlet, Chelsea Neighborhood Civic Association, Venice Park Civic Association, Marina District, Stanley Homes Village, First Ward Civic Association, Carver Hall, Chelsea Heights, Bungalow Park Civic Association, The Cove Condo Association, CRDA, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Security Directors , City Adminstration, Communications, and Atlantic City Boardwalk Committee

Link to Agency