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Second Armed Robbery of NJ Turnpike Toll Booth in Kearny Under Investigation

Kearny

Authorities from the NJ State Police are on the search for an armed man that held up an NJ Turnpike toll booth in Kearny late last night.

In the second armed robbery of the same toll booth in less than two weeks, State Troopers were called to the 15W exit of the highway after receiving calls reporting an armed robbery in progress.

According to police, at around 10:20 pm, a male suspect, who occupied a black or dark colored newer modeled BMW, arrived at the toll booth armed with a knife and demanded cash from the attendant.

The suspect reportedly took an unknown amount of cash before speeding away from the scene.

Police said the suspect wore a black and white striped shirt and had a mask on his face when he committed the crime.

Authorities are continuing to search for the suspects responsible for the armed robbery of the toll that occurred on July 24th.

See earlier armed robbery story by clicking [HERE ](https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/armed-robbery-nj-turnpike-toll-both-kearny-under-investigation)

There were no physical injuries police said.

Both incidents remain under investigation.

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