3 Wanted In Absecon Armed Robbery

Police in Absecon are on the lookout for three men, wanted for robbing an Absecon business last night.

According to a release from the Absecon Police Department, 3 men robbed the Royal Lodge Motel on Absecon Boulevard around 9:00 last night. The men inquired about room rates, then forced their way behind the counter, pointing a handgun at 5 victims. They were all bound and the business was ransacked.

Officials say approximately $3,000 in cash and $2,600 in jewelery and electronics were  taken.

The suspects fled in an unknown direction, possibly in a dark S.U.V. The victims were able to free themselves, and call 9-1-1.

Here's a description of the three suspects:

MALE # ONE
HEAVYSET BUILD- 250 LBS, 5’10 WEARING BLACK JACKET, GRAY JEANS, BLACK BOOTS AND A GRAY KNITTED HAT WITH FACEMASK CARRYING A BLACK HANDGUN. 25 TO 35 YEARS OLD.

MALE # TWO
MEDIUM BUILD- 200 LBS, 5’10 WEARING BLACK JACKET, BLACK JEANS, BLACK BOOTS AND A GRAY KNITTED HAT WITH FACEMASK. 25 TO 35 YEARS OLD.

MALE # THREE
MEDIUM BUILD- 200 LBS, 5’10 WEARING BLACK JACKET, BLACK JEANS, BLACK BOOTS AND A GRAY KNITTED HAT WITH FACEMASK. 25 TO 35 YEARS OLD.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Absecon Police Department at 609-641-0667