On
April 5, 2010 at 3:40 AM officers responded to the Hess Station, 701 E.
Edgar Rd. on a report of a robbery. The victim, male, age 48, of
Elizabeth, told officers he was sitting in the booth near the gas pumps
when he heard a knock on the door. He looked up and saw a male wearing a
black hooded-sweatshirt and black ski mask pointing a handgun at him.
The suspect then demanded money. The victim tried to lock the door to
the booth, but the suspect forced it open. The victim handed over
$300.00 cash from the till and his wallet. The suspect then grabbed the
victim out of the booth and led him into the convenience store with the
gun pointed at his head. When they entered the store, the suspect
demanded money and Newport cigarettes from the female cashier, age, 37,
of Linden. She gave him an undetermined amount of cash and the
cigarettes. The suspect then led both victims to a storage room at the
rear of the store and locked the door. The male victim then called
police using his cell phone and they waited five minutes before they
were able to unlock the door. At this time, the suspect was gone. There
is a report that the suspect may have been accompanied by a second
suspect as they were observed fleeing the area on foot. Any information
can be forwarded to Det. John Johnston at 908-474-8550 or email
crimetips@police.lindenes-nj.org.
