By: Jeff Sommes
Authorities in Paterson are investigating a reported armed robbery at a local laundromat Thursday night.
According to preliminary information, police received a report of a robbery at a laundromat located at 85 Haledon Avenue at approximately 9:12 p.m. on October 8.
The suspect, described as a male armed with a rifle, reportedly robbed the establishment before fleeing on foot toward North 5th Street.
It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured or what was taken during the robbery.
Police have not released a description of the suspect beyond the initial report.
The incident remains under investigation.