Press Release
PERTH AMBOY – Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 4:54 am police were dispatched to 396 Park Avenue on a report of a robbery. The victim stated that he had just been robbed at gunpoint by four Hispanic males who fled north in a blue 4 door Toyota or Honda.

The victim stated that he was on his porch waiting for a ride to work when he observed the vehicle park in front of 400 Park Avenue, two males approximately 5’6” to 5’9” in height approached him on the porch where he was standing. During this time one of the suspects who was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt pulled out a black handgun and placed the gun on the victim’s chest and demanding money.

The victim handed the suspect $30 in cash, at which time the suspect racked the gun as if he was going to shoot, which caused the victim to suspect that the gun was fake due to the sound it made. At this time the victim grabbed the gun and began to struggle with both suspects and was able to gain control of the pellet gun. The suspects then fled the area. Victim stated that all four suspects appeared to be Hispanic males, and they were all wearing dark colored sweaters. Police are asking anyone with additional information to call Detective Jessica DeJesus at 732-324-3822.

The Perth Amboy Police Department does not recommend that citizens fight with any suspect who produces any type of weapon.