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Bloomfield Police Continue Search for Man Who Robbed Hookah Store at Gunpoint

Bloomfield

Police continue to search for an armed man who robbed a hookah store on Bloomfield Avenue earlier this month.

According to police, the suspect entered Hookah Plus located at 406 Bloomfield Avenue shortly before 6 p.m. and requested several items he intended to purchase.

When the items were placed on the counter, the suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded cash, according police. 

The suspect also demanded that the owner hand over jewelry including a chain and bracelet, owner complied.

The man than fled on foot and headed east on Bloomfield Avenue before turning onto Sherman Court.

No injuries were reported, according to police.

The man is described as a Hispanic male 23 or 24-year-old, approximately 5-foot-7 with an average build and a goatee.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Lt. Patsy Spatola of the Bloomfield Police Department Detective Bureau at (973)680-4084

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