Suspect Sought in East Hanover Robbery

Published on August 27, 2015

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and East Hanover Police Chief Stanley Hansen announce an active investigation into a robbery that occurred in East Hanover, New Jersey.

On August 24, 2015, a robbery occurred at Venicia Diamond Jewelry store located at 460 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey.  The suspect entered the store between the hours of 11:45 AM and 12:19 PM, and removed various items from the store. The suspect fled in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years of age, approximately 5'11 in height and having a medium build.  The suspect had short, dark brown or black hair, a mustache and a goatee.  At the time of the incident the suspect was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, a baseball cap and dark sunglasses.

Law enforcement authorities have developed a sketch of the suspect.

Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this male, is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the East Hanover Police Department at 973-887-0432 or CrimeStoppers at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255), www.copcall.org.

Any inquiries can be directed to Deputy Chief Denise H. Arseneault at 973-285-6262 or darseneault@co.morris.nj.us.