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UPDATE: Linden Gas Station Robbery Under Investigation

Linden

A masked man wearing dark clothes allegedly robbed Shell gas station in Linden Monday night.

Officers responded to the Shell Gas Station, located at 15 W Edgar Road, shortly after 11 p.m. last night for a report of a robbery.

Upon arrival, police spoke with the gas station attendant who told them that an unidentified man entered the booth, shoved him, and stole a cash register drawer containing an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect - only described as a tall, heavy-set, man last seen wearing a mask and dark clothing - fled the scene on foot towards South Wood Avenue, police added.

The incident is under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Juan Velarde at (908) 474-8552.

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