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Police Investigates Armed Robbery, Theft at Elizabeth Gas Stations

Elizabeth

Police are investigating an armed robbery report after a man says he was robbed at gunpoint while pumping gas.

According to police, on Nov 27th, officers responded to Eastwick Gas Station, located at 401 Jefferson Avenue, for a report of an armed robbery.

Upon arrival, police met with the male victim who told them that as he was pumping gas, a young Hispanic male approached with a handgun and stole cash and his cellphone.

Police said the suspect was last observed fleeing the scene in a Honda Pilot.

In a separate incident, police were called to the Lukoil gas station after a vehicle sped away from the station without paying for gas.

According to police, both incidents remain under investigation.

Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact Detective James Szpond at (908)558-2040.

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