Officials say the scene began around lunchtime Monday when ACPD officers responded to H&A Fashions in the 1400 block of the Boardwalk in reference to an alleged robbery with damage to the store.
The store clerk, 26-year-old Malik Awais of Egg Harbor Township, told officers that, several individuals entered the store, stole items valued at $100, pushed him as they fled, and caused property damage totaling more than $5,000.
According to police, detectives responded to the store to investigate. Personnel from the Surveillance Center began to review surveillance video from the area. Those reviewing the video footage did not see anyone entering or exiting the store that matched the description of the suspects. A person who was described as a witness was found to have not been present during the alleged crime, say police.
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Three from Camden Arrested for Armed Robbery in Atlantic City
Cops say three people from Camden were arrested early Sunday morning following an armed robbery in Atlantic City.
According to the Atlantic City Police Department, at about 5:30 Sunday morning, patrol officers responded to the beach block of New York Avenue for the report of a man who was robbed at gunpoint. Police say during the robbery, the suspects pulled up to the victim in their car and one person pointed a gun at the victim while another demanded his wallet and cell phone. A woman was also in the vehicle with the men.
Man Set AC Fire to Distract While He Was Breaking Into Restaurant
Atlantic City Police have arrested a man they believe set a fire at a city motel on Pacific Avenue to distract while he was across the street burglarizing a restaurant.
According to a Facebook post from Atlantic City Police, officers arrested Earl Cooper, 31, of Pleasantville, at Texas and Pacific avenues on Friday, March 5 in connection with a burglary that occurred on February 24 at Girasole Ristorante and Lounge, in the 3100 block of Pacific Avenue.
Police say Cooper committed the burglary, stealing almost $700 worth of liquor and was responsible for property damage.