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Man Wanted for Armed Robbery of Store in Linden

Linden

Police said Mr. Leon Gentile, 50, is currently wanted on charges stemming from an armed robbery at the Quick Mart Convenience store on Knopf Street.

According to police, on July 5, Gentile allegedly entered the store and assaulted the 71-year-old clerk with a crowbar before stealing a little over $400 from the cash register.  

Gentile is charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree aggravated assault, as well as associated weapons charges.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Det Juan Velarde at (908) 474 8552 or via email at jvelarde@lpdnj.org.

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