NUTLEY —
Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man they say robbed a Centre St. convenience store over the weekend.
On Sunday, Feb. 22, at 8:30 a.m., a man entered the convenience store, placed his hand into his jacket pocket and demanded money from the store clerk, police said.
He stated: “I don’t wanna hurt you.”
Police said the clerk told them no weapon was displayed, and the suspect made no threats.
The suspect is described as a white man, 18 to 25 years old, 5’3″-5’5” tall, thin, wearing a tan jacket with a gray hooded sweatshirt under it, a dark cap with some type of symbol on it, a face mask and blue jeans with brown boots.
Police said they followed footprints in the snow to Union Ave., but didn’t locate the suspect. They continue to investigate.
Police are actively following all leads and ask that anyone with information about the incident call detectives at 973-284-4940.
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